Del Monte signs sub-lease with Panamanian govt for banana farm reactivation

Only two more procedural steps are needed before the multinational can get underway with an ambitious banana project in the Central American country.

January 17 , 2018

U.S.: Georgia Ports upbeat over Chilean blueberry import clearance

Blueberries are the latest addition to an expanding portfolio at the Port of Savannah, which now includes imported mangoes, citrus, grapes, avocados, bananas, apples and pears.

January 17 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 2, 2018

The U.S. blueberry market is expected to improve in the coming weeks as Chilean volumes decline.

January 17 , 2018

Modi apples land in India after new deal

CIV is confident of its future in Indian and Far Eastern markets despite the numerous challenges involved.

January 17 , 2018

U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to Vietnamese shredded coconut product

There have so far been 25 people affected with six hospitalizations.

January 17 , 2018

Major European organic kiwifruit grower invests in laser labeling

On the back of customer feedback, Italy-based AgricolliBio is now set to expand the use of the technology into exotics and other products.

January 16 , 2018

Naturipe celebrates social media "Braspberry" craze

The California-based berry company has announced a social media sweepstakes based on the term coined by Justin Timberlake, and will be donating funds to hurricane relief.

January 16 , 2018

U.S. lifts import ban on citrus from Moroccan region

The restrictions had been in place for a little more than a year as a result of detections of live Medfly at a U.S. port of entry.

January 16 , 2018

Australia: John Lloyd to step down from CEO role at Hort Innovation

"Everything we do in horticulture allows people to live happier, healthier, longer and more productive lives – this has been reflected in the tremendous growth of the sector over the past 10 years.," Lloyd said.

January 15 , 2018

Colombia: Cocaine seized in banana chips shipment intended for EU market

Almost half a ton of the illicit substance was intercepted by police in Cartagena.

January 15 , 2018