Chiquita banana voted one of Germany's most sustainable products

Chiquita's CEO says the award by a major German retail chain is a "confirmation that we are on track with our sustainability program".

November 29 , 2016

Not golden but yellow: New apple brand launched at Interpoma

Japanese-bred Shinano Gold has shown promising results in northern Italy, where the new brand "Yello" has been developed with commercial planting now underway.

November 25 , 2016

IG International launches Belgian Conference pear in India

The head of India's leading fruit supplier says extensive promotional and educational campaigns are being carried out in the country.

November 24 , 2016

Driscoll's boosts proprietary blueberry plantings in Chile, Peru

Proprietary varieties are expected to represent around a fifth of the company's exports out of South America this season.

November 24 , 2016

Chiquita to launch redesigned banana box

Chiquita says the boxes have a 'consistent cooling' design, which allows for bananas to ripen evenly.

November 23 , 2016

Australia: Banana tissue culture "fundamental" for biosecurity

As tension continues in the Australian banana industry about the threat of Panama Disease TR4, sourcing clean plant material is more vital than ever.

November 21 , 2016

U.S.: Golden berry importers take the 'cape' out of cape gooseberries

We catch up with two U.S. importers of the Andean berry that are trialing new ways to market the exotic fruit.

November 21 , 2016

CarbAmericas, CarGoldMex open new Mexican facility

The 30,000-square-foot facility will be used to pack fruits and vegetables from Central Mexico including broccoli, asparagus and strawberries.

November 18 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.

November 16 , 2016

South Africa propagating cherry rootstocks to triple production

The head of the SA Cherry Growers' Association has described this current season as 'one to forget'.

November 15 , 2016