France: Compagnie Fruitiere to boost banana ripening capacity

A leading supplier of fruit from West Africa hopes to increase its commercial presence in northwestern France through a €3.3 million investment in a new facility.

October 12 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte and Marc's team up to donate salad bars to schools

New salad bars in three Ohio schools are said to be helping students boost their fresh fruit and vegetable intake.

October 12 , 2015

South Africa: 'Fruit stock shortages a pending reality' for CFG as strike action persists

Ceres Fruit Growers has pointed to discrepancies in FAWU's communications about wage demands, which have changed 'like a see-saw'.

October 09 , 2015

Rains affect Uruguayan blueberry harvest

Uruguay was forecasting a slight rise in blueberry shipments, but rains this week have combined with volatile temperatures to dampen hopes.

October 09 , 2015

California: Grape and citrus sectors eye greater Asia-bound exports

Heads of California's table grape and citrus industries hope the Trans-Pacific Partnership will 'level the playing field' and help growers compete with third-party exporters.

October 09 , 2015

Fairtrasa Holland wins Latin America Trade Award

A produce company focused on fair trade and organic crops has won a prestigious award that identifies the positive influences of Dutch firms on Latin American society.

October 09 , 2015

NZ: Auckland fruit fly operations get a spring boost

The next couple of months will be crucial for Auckland in establishing whether the Queensland fruit fly has been eradicated.

October 09 , 2015

Chilean mandarin exports set new record

Large volumes and reliance on a single market meant prices of Chilean mandarins declined throughout the season.

October 09 , 2015

South Africa: FAWU rejects Ceres wage offer

The Food and Allied Workers Union has accused Ceres Fruit Growers of being unwilling to compromise.

October 09 , 2015

Mexico: Study identifies avocado molecule that prevents blood clots

The American Heart Foundation has previously said avocado consumption can help limit the formation of artery-clotting compounds, but new research from Mexico has discovered how.

October 09 , 2015