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

New Aussie tissue culture system supplies "500 times more avocado plants"

UQ researchers have developed a new method for avocado plant propagation that could be vital in addressing plant material shortages.

August 24 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 33, 2017

The U.S. avocado market remained strong in week 33, with Chilean Hass exports gradually increasing.

August 24 , 2017

Chile to strengthen organic fruit market presence in Europe

A special recognition gives Chilean exporters "peace of mind" that their organic certifications will be accepted in the EU, says ASOEX president Ronald Bown.

August 24 , 2017

U.S.: Whole Foods shareholders approve Amazon deal

The parties have previously stated they expect to close the US$13.7 billion transaction during the second half of 2017.

August 23 , 2017

IBM announces food safety blockchain collaboration with Dole, Driscoll's

An IBM executive says blockchain is "transforming the way like-minded organizations come together and enabling a new level of trust based on a single view of the truth."

August 23 , 2017