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

CarbAmericas, CarGoldMex open new Mexican facility

The 30,000-square-foot facility will be used to pack fruits and vegetables from Central Mexico including broccoli, asparagus and strawberries.

November 18 , 2016

Peru: CPF adds Sweet Jubilee to table grape export offering

It may be the first year of exports, but the Fruit Growers Consortium of Peru is planning to ship 70 containers of Sweet Jubilee this year.

November 08 , 2016

Colombian papaya industry 'transforming' into export business

While less than 1% of production is currently exported, Colombia soon hopes to ship five containes per week to Europe and three per week to the U.S.

November 08 , 2016