Nestlé acquires majority stake in world's largest golden berry buyer

Nestlé, one of the world's largest food companies, says the move widens its presence in a fast-growing category.

February 13 , 2018

New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties

Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.

January 30 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

Mexico: Large blackberry surface area needs replacing, claims Planamerica

An executive from Spanish plant breeder Planasa's Mexican subsidiary discusses varietal development in the country's berry sector.

January 02 , 2018

South Africa expects smaller litchi, mango crops in 2017-18

Derek Donkin said both the South African and Madagascan litchi seasons seem to be running later than last year.

December 21 , 2017

Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign

Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.

December 18 , 2017

How much do apple names influence consumer purchases?

Bradley Rickard from Cornell University presented the interesting findings of recent research at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

December 12 , 2017

Positive signs for California-bred Frisco cherry variety in Chile

The variety is reported to show good firmness and is expected to hold up well on the long journies to the Asian market.

December 04 , 2017

Ecuadorian grower positions yellow pitahaya as functional food

While fresh pitahayas from Ecuador are now allowed in the U.S. and soon will be able to enter the Chinese market, grower Organpit is also betting on the growing market for dried fruit.

November 28 , 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