Follow the Frieda: Playful branding seeks out younger consumers

Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses a new brand and footage that didn't make the 'Fear No Fruit' documentary.

November 19 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 46, 2015

Chilean cherry shipments to the U.S. were down 90% year-on-year during week 45, but blueberry volumes were up on 2014 levels.

November 18 , 2015

South Africa: Hail in Limpopo region damages citrus, mangoes

Producers of mangoes and citrus in Hoedspruit estimate around 20% of production could be shaved off the next seasons following recent hail.

November 18 , 2015

U.S.: Water use changes yield larger pomegranates at POM Wonderful

POM Wonderful has had to be creative in adapting to water allotments, but the result looks promising.

November 18 , 2015

Australian Pink Lady ruling not just about North America, claims PLA

Pink Lady America has accused Apple and Pear Australia Limited of misinformation in a court case regarding trademark use for Chilean fruit.

November 18 , 2015

Hurricane Patricia dents U.S.-bound Mexican fruit exports

Export volumes of key Mexican fruits to the U.S. dropped significantly in the weeks immediately after a category five hurricane stuck the country.

November 18 , 2015

South Africa: Dutoit strike comes to an end

South African fruit company Dutoit has reached a compromise with the FAWU, putting an end to strikes in the Western Cape.

November 17 , 2015

Innovation and high quality vital for online produce sales, says retail panel

Retail executives from three continents spoke at a recent trade show about the various ways they are using the internet to boost sales and what suppliers should be doing differently.

November 17 , 2015

Suspected HLB detection in Portugal puts Spain on high alert

One and a half hectares of citrus groves in southern Portugal have been ripped up amid fears a destructive pest has arrived.

November 17 , 2015

Ecuadorian fruit imports plunge after tariff surcharges

Apple and grape imports have borne the brunt of a measure aimed at improving Ecuador's trade balance.

November 17 , 2015