Produce procurement insights from Albert Heijn/Ahold Delhaize

"Our growth is mainly driven by the innovation power that we have," says Michiel van Zanten in this in-depth Perishable Pundit Q&A.

October 18 , 2017

U.S.: Brix "two to three times higher" for yellow dragonfruit, says HLB Specialties

The company will have yellow dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya, on show for sampling at PMA Fresh Summit.

October 18 , 2017

The Ogg Blogg: Year-round finger limes on the pulse with native food trend

Gerard "Buck" Buchanan's unique growing methods have produced an anomaly he claims best harnesses the particular traits of Australian native plants.

October 17 , 2017

NZ: T&G ponders sale of ENZAFoods

The sale of the apple processing business is being considered as part of a strategy to focus on the fresh produce market.

October 16 , 2017

U.S.: APHIS opens comments for proposed Mexican soursop, sapote imports

A total of four exotic Mexican fruits could soon gain access to the U.S.

October 16 , 2017

U.S.: Westlake-Miller changes name to Always Fresh Farms

Additionally, the leading strawberry producer was left fairly unscathed by Hurricane Irma with a positive season expected for 2017-18.

October 13 , 2017

U.S.: Chiquita facility to use world's largest solar rooftop tracking system

Advanced solar technology that generates more electricity than normal will be installed on a California building used by the banana multinational.

October 13 , 2017

BerryWorld subsidiary creates Spanish fresh-cut fruit company

The former general manager of Del Monte Spain will head up the new joint venture between PrepWorld and a major soft fruit grower.

October 12 , 2017

Del Monte moves closer to Panama banana investment

Panama has approved US$13.2 million for the signing of leases with an option to buy 1,638 farms in the western Barú region.

October 10 , 2017

Australia: Freshmax Brisbane upgrade nears completion

As the first site in Australia to use 100% Ethy-Gen catalytic converters for ripening, the facility caters to all members of the Freshmax Group along with third-party users.

October 05 , 2017