South Africa: Positive EU market conditions offer silver lining to stonefruit growers

"It's been a good season in general so far considering all the challenges we are facing," says Hortgro's Jacques du Preez.

January 23 , 2018

Mexican mango export crop unaffected by cold front, says NMB

Manuel Michel also explains how Peru's significantly lower year-on-year exports to the U.S. don't tell the full story.

January 23 , 2018

Jackfruit Mexico switches to 100% dried product

As more consumers adopt plant-based diets, the jackfruit category still has a long way to go to capitalize on its demand and production potential.

January 23 , 2018

Greenpeace urges supermarkets to follow Iceland's lead to go plastic-free

That's Iceland the retailer, not the country.

January 22 , 2018

Intense and difficult season for NZ cherries

Hot weather has meant growers are probably three weeks ahead of expectations, according to Summerfruit NZ CEO Marie Dawkins.

January 22 , 2018

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned by irresponsible statements' about agriculture

Hortgro's Jacques Du Preez says impact of the drought is not only financial but also psychological, making the unfounded comments made in the media irresponsible.

January 22 , 2018

U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle

The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.

January 19 , 2018

Conditions back to normal at Port of Rotterdam after severe storm

A video shows heavy winds toppling a stack of containers at the port on Thursday.

January 18 , 2018

Chile streamlines plant imports from French stonefruit center

The initiative gives a "strong push" to the adoption of new peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry and almond varieties in Chile.

January 18 , 2018

U.K. supermarket aims to eliminate plastic packaging by 2023

The move comes at a time of rapidly increasing pressure in both the U.K. and continental Europe to eliminate avoidable plastic waste.

January 17 , 2018