Avocados could be good for guts, NZ research shows

Avocado had no noticeable effect on bacterial populations in the rats’ guts compared with the control, but the study did find other beneficial health effects.

August 25 , 2017

Spain's fresh produce exports hit €7.5B in H1

Export value outpaced volume growth for the Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable sector in the first half of the year.

August 25 , 2017

Argentina: Mesopotamia forecasts rise in blueberry exports as season kicks off

An industry head says increased competition with Peru was a serious factor last year, but believes this season much of its production growth will go to China.

August 25 , 2017

Australia: Profits more than double at Costa Group in FY2017

All produce categories exceeded targets for the leading Australian fruit and vegetable company.

August 25 , 2017

Camposol Q2 profit surges on the back of avocado growth

The Peruvian multinational's avocado revenues more than doubled year-on-year, while improved prices pushed up profits even further.

August 25 , 2017

Mulholland Citrus joins Sunkist

"We are honored to welcome this industry leader to Sunkist," says the cooperative's CEO Russ Hanlin.

August 24 , 2017

Zespri kiwifruit sales rise by a fifth in record 2016-17 season

Zespri's net profit more than doubled year-on-year, due mainly to license revenue from the 2016 SunGold tender.

August 24 , 2017

Turkish Cargo discounts open new market opportunities for cherry exporters

The world's third-largest cherry exporter is gaining ground in new markets with the help of more favorable air freight arrangements.

August 24 , 2017

Shipping company launches Turkey-Qatar reefer service

The development comes a couple of months after several countries abruptly cut off trade and diplomatic relations with Qatar.

August 24 , 2017

Copa Cogeca calls for EU law to curb unfair trading practices

The farming organization is urging tighter regulations on how supermarkets do business with produce suppliers.

August 24 , 2017