Chinese farm to harvest first avocado crop

The 500-hectare avocado farm is said to be one of the largest in China.

November 03 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 43, 2017

Avocado prices in Europe were higher year-on-year for the second consecutive week in week 43.

November 03 , 2017

Costa Group to boost ownership of African Blue JV to 90%

A Total Produce subsidiary retains a 10% interest in the Morocco-based blueberry grower-exporter.

November 03 , 2017

Developing story: Mission Produce partner Cartama and Westsole to send first U.S.-bound Colombian avocados

Since this morning's announcement it has come to light that Cartama will be shipping fruit tomorrow with Port Everglades as the final destination.

November 02 , 2017

Planasa to sell majority stake to venture capital firm for €450M

One of the world's leading berry breeders hopes the deal will facilitate its ambitious global expansion plans.

November 02 , 2017

Colombia's first U.S.-bound avocado shipments to set sail soon

The inaugural export comes from Westsole's state-of-the-art packhouse in Antioquia, with fruit set to arrive in the U.S. on Nov. 12.

November 02 , 2017

Opinion: Were Fresh Summit's abbreviated show hours a success?

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor says there has been a disproportionate impact on small players, while exhibitors have no choice but to step up their game.

November 02 , 2017

NZ: Pink Lady apple display contest wows shoppers

"What better way to promote the Pink Ribbon and breast cancer awareness then to have a lady as the centrepiece," says the store manager who created the display.

November 02 , 2017

U.S.: Halos easy peeler volumes to stay stable despite shorter Californian crop

Wonderful Citrus president David Krause discusses the season ahead, integration of DNE and aggressive lime expansion in Mexico.

November 02 , 2017

U.K.: Young people the worst food waste offenders, new research shows

London came out as the most wasteful region with 28% of residents throwing away more than 10% of the fruit and veg they buy each week.

November 02 , 2017