Exotic fruits put Prime Tropics in prime spot for Guatemalan growth

After making the switch from coffee to rambutans with a heavy focus on the U.S. market, the Guatemalan grower is expanding into achacha and finger limes with Europe now also in its sights.

March 22 , 2017

NZ: Rockit apple founder sells up as new investors eye strong global growth

The development comes after Havelock North Fruit Company founder Phil Alison had reportedlty tried to buy out the other shareholders.

March 14 , 2017

Israeli herb growers expand production in Kenya

"They are cheaper, they can supply all year around and because of the climate in Kenya, it’s a very good location for the herb," says Avi Kadan.

March 09 , 2017

South Africa: Maluma Day to challenge avocado sector's "convenient" position

While named after Allesbeste Nursery's increasingly popular variety, the Maluma Day is also about reflection on growing and handling techniques to improve outcomes for all types of avocados.

March 08 , 2017

EMEA: Driscoll's aims to become first consumer brand in berries

Two Driscoll's execs from the region discuss plans ahead for boosting the brand within the category.

March 02 , 2017

Opinion: Stained quality facts in Mexican mangoes

Nissa Pierson tackles the challenging issues of weather, uniformity and sap injury in an in-depth look at the mango sector.

March 01 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

Dayka & Hackett to market Minion mandarins

The deal with Universal and Illumination comes well ahead of the theatrical release of Despicable Me 3 on June 30.

February 22 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017