Berlin goes loco for coco

After winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, North America will be the next stop for the 'Genuine Coconut'.

February 05 , 2016

NZ: Zespri, Turners & Growers sign MoU for kiwifruit sales in Southeast Asia

Two of New Zealand's leading fruit companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine forces in four Southeast Asian countries.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Kalei apple scales up with trials in the EU, U.S.

An apple variety developed in Queensland has had positive consumer feedback, while for orchardists it grows well in warm climates and shows resistance to apple scab.

February 04 , 2016

Vegetarianism, fresh-cut in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica opener

The produce sector has been urged to capitalize on healthy lifestyle trends in Germany, where there is also a need for more fresh-cut veggie options.

February 03 , 2016

Lidl UK pledges 100% sustainable banana sourcing

The supermarket is in the process of switching its banana sourcing model, pledging to complete the objective by the end of this year

February 03 , 2016

Germany: BayWa expands into exotic fruit business

German company BayWa plans to buy a majority share in TFC Holland B.V. for €28.7 million.

February 02 , 2016

Biopesticides: A US$1.6 billion sector on the move

When the Biopesticide Industry Alliance began it had just five members. Now that number has swelled to 91 with a mix of large chemical companies and smaller, rapidly-growing innovators.

February 02 , 2016

India: Fruit and veg the driving force behind Big Basket's online expansion

One of India's leading e-commerce grocers is on the verge of contract farming arrangements for organic produce, and has seen a consumer willingness to try new items and imports.

January 28 , 2016

Low earners show moderate take-up in USDA produce incentive pilot

“I imagine policy makers will roll this out nationally,” says one of the study's authors.

January 27 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco in hot water for delayed supplier payments

Tesco seriously breached a legally binding Groceries Supply Code of Practice by deliberately delaying payment to suppliers, an Ombudsman report has found.

January 26 , 2016