Opinion: How breadfruit became a staple food in the Caribbean - Pt. 1

Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation tells the story of how the organization came to be and explains how the protein-rich breadfruit has benefited families all over the world.

January 31 , 2017

New PLU code for the mango category

As the range of mangoes in supermarkets becomes more diverse, the classifications that surround it have branched out too.

January 24 , 2017

India: Bollywood star Sood becomes brand ambassador for IG International

One of India's leading fresh fruit importers has announced Bollywood actor Sonu Sood - an ardent fitness enthusiast and a self-confessed fruit-lover - is now its official brand ambassador.

January 19 , 2017

Del Monte Philippines creates renewable energy from pineapple waste

The head of Global Water Engineering described the project as 'exemplary' for food, beverage and agribusiness processors worldwide.

January 05 , 2017

U.S.: California red table grape inventories exceed previous years

California table grape inventories have been reflected in the prices of imported Peruvian fruit.

December 23 , 2016

Chiquita banana voted one of Germany's most sustainable products

Chiquita's CEO says the award by a major German retail chain is a "confirmation that we are on track with our sustainability program".

November 29 , 2016

IG International launches Belgian Conference pear in India

The head of India's leading fruit supplier says extensive promotional and educational campaigns are being carried out in the country.

November 24 , 2016

Chiquita to launch redesigned banana box

Chiquita says the boxes have a 'consistent cooling' design, which allows for bananas to ripen evenly.

November 23 , 2016

Australia: Banana tissue culture "fundamental" for biosecurity

As tension continues in the Australian banana industry about the threat of Panama Disease TR4, sourcing clean plant material is more vital than ever.

November 21 , 2016

U.S.: Golden berry importers take the 'cape' out of cape gooseberries

We catch up with two U.S. importers of the Andean berry that are trialing new ways to market the exotic fruit.

November 21 , 2016