Q&A: Berry chat with Driscoll's of the Americas president Soren Bjorn

The executive discusses everything from substrate farming to labor to an unexpected market for the company's highest prices.

November 01 , 2017

Guatemala markets emerging produce exports with "Beyond Expectations" brand

With an incipient blueberry industry, a range of exotics and super foods like chia linked to their Mayan heritage, Guatemalans are promoting the fact their produce industry is about much more than just bananas.

November 01 , 2017

The Packaging Pitch: Highlights from PMA Fresh Summit

"The great news is that based on what I saw, the fresh produce industry is in for exciting times ahead," says marketing expert Lisa Cork.

November 01 , 2017

Len Krahn appointed SunSelect CEO

“A fresh approach to our leadership enables us to continue executing on what we do well, and embrace opportunities to grow," said the new CEO.

October 31 , 2017

North America: Zespri extends SunGold season with kiwifruit from Italy

In order to meet strong demand, the company has highlighted a "seamless" transition into supplies from Italian growers.

October 31 , 2017

Del Monte Q3 profits hit by one of "worst oversupply" seasons for bananas

The company's profit plunged in the third quarter but its diversification strategy kept net sales fairly stable.

October 31 , 2017

South Africa: Black Monday protest receives "massive response", says AgriSA

South African farmer group AgriSA has reiterated yesterday's peaceful 'Black Monday' protests against farm murders were not about race.

October 31 , 2017

U.S. importers excited about "spectacular" Australian mangoes

The Australian mango industry is supplying to a limited number of importers as it builds the program, which has received a terrific response so far.

October 31 , 2017

NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.

October 31 , 2017

U.K.: Waitrose pilots punnet made from dried tomato leaves

If successful the initiative could save the retailer 3.5 million plastic trays a year.

October 31 , 2017