Belgium: Deprez family buys controlling stake in Greenyard

The change comes after the family purchased remaining Greenyard shares held by Agri Investment Fund CVBA (AIF)

August 09 , 2017

South Africa: Promising future expected for Gala strain discovery

Bigbucks has a 30% pack-out improvement on most Gala strains, and has been well received by consumers in the Middle East and Far East.

August 09 , 2017

Mexican association sets goals for next grape export deal to Australia

Sonora Spring Grapes director Juan Alberto Laborin says a trade delegation will visit the country later this year in a bid to secure supermarket programs.

August 09 , 2017

U.S.: Eco Farms engages public at LA Avocado Festival

The company made its presence felt at the recent "Annual Avocado Festival" held in Los Angeles, where a local avocado-based beer turned heads yet again. 

August 09 , 2017

U.S.: Third brand recalled following salmonella papaya outbreak

The Maradol Papayas were distributed to the state of Illinois during mid-July.

August 09 , 2017

The new blackberries bewitching British buyers

We take a look at the new varieties marketed by leading berry companies which are helping lift purchasing patterns amongst U.K. consumers.

August 09 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 31, 2017

A combination of high volumes and low demand has led to a strong fall in lemon prices in the U.S.

August 09 , 2017

Mucci Farms announces large-scale greenhouse investment in Ohio

The Canadian grower is responding to increased U.S. demand for locally-grown produce.

August 08 , 2017

U.S.: Zespri SunGold wins PMA foodservice award

Chef Domenica Catelli prepared an open-faced pulled pork slider with the kiwifruit prepared three ways at the annual event.

August 08 , 2017

U.S.: Port Manatee container volume sets annual record

The rise is partly attributed to Del Monte's ongoing transition from breakbulk shipping for Central American produce.

August 08 , 2017