Australian veggie farm profits up but with fewer operations

"Large-scale farms have been mostly responsible for the increase in average farm income, as they can benefit from increased efficiencies and economies of scale," said Ausveg CEO James Whiteside.

November 22 , 2017

U.S.: New berry company hits the ground running with full line of organics

Berry People may be new on the scene, but it starts out with the solid foundation of its partners’ relationships, experience, and resources.

November 22 , 2017

U.K.: Five-a-day fruit & veg recommendation will be “unaffordable” for many after Brexit

New analysis by The Food Foundation shows that Brits could be spending at least £150 (US$198) more on fruit and veg per year.

November 22 , 2017

BerryWorld Group and Beekers Holdings BV to consolidate

The two companies intend to build on their joint venture success with plans to become a single business in December.

November 22 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 46, 2017

Opening prices of South Africa peaches and nectarines in Europe were higher than last season.

November 22 , 2017

Weather dampens Ecuadorian mango volumes

A cold growing season with little sunlight has led to volumes currently being around half what they were at this time last year.

November 22 , 2017

U.S. West Coast receives first Colombian Hass avocados

“With the opening up of the US market, it is expected that the industry will grow up to 30,000 hectares within the next four to five years,” predicts Pedro Aguilar of Westsole Fruit Colombia.

November 21 , 2017

U.S.: AC Foods hires Daniel Kass amid citrus expansion

The former Wonderful executive will be the California-based company's vice president of sales and business development.

November 21 , 2017

Q&A: Biodegradable packing and the closed-loop dilemma for plastic

Shaun Herdsman of Modiform addresses the tricky issue of plastic recycling and urges change to help make the fresh produce sector more sustainable.

November 21 , 2017

Giumarra introduces Fair Trade-certified Mexican squash

"Fair Trade represents an important opportunity for us to work with our retail partners to show consumers that yes, every purchase can make a difference in the lives of farm workers," said CEO John Corsaro.

November 21 , 2017