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NZ: Zespri still can't keep up with SunGold demand

Zespri COO Simon Limmer discusses the drivers behind a new Italian licensing deal and market expectations for 2017.
February 17 , 2017

Irish High Court gives final green light to Fyffes' takeover by Sumitomo

As Fyffes announces it will delist its shares from the Dublin stock exchange next week, it's also gearing up to face an ETI disciplinary committee over worker abuse allegations.
February 17 , 2017

Opinion: Best practices for achieving premium IQF banana

Carmen Popescu says banana is a difficult product, mainly because of its sticky texture and high amount of natural sugars.
February 17 , 2017

Canadian ministers join Half Your Plate cooking demo

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick highlighted serving B.C. produce offers healthy options that are good for farmers and food supply security in communities.
February 17 , 2017

African Blue sees 'best blueberry crop yet' in Morocco, says Costa exec

Peter McPherson discusses growth in North Africa as well as a worldwide commercial ramp-up of a Costa-developed blueberry variety.
February 17 , 2017

U.S.: Giumarra starts kiwiberry import season from NZ

The group recommends that even though the fruit is related to the kiwifruit, it is best kept in the refrigerated berry section to capitalize on popularity.
February 16 , 2017

Peru: Higher blueberry, grape volumes spur on Camposol's Q4 earnings

The majority of the US$24.8 million Camposol invested in 2016 was focused on the blueberry category.
February 16 , 2017

Mixed results for Australian apple exports in Asia, report finds

Australian apple exports are on track to reach 5,200MT for 2016, which would be the highest result since 2006.
February 16 , 2017

"Vertical Integration" key for BayWa, T&G Global

T&G's forecast revenue for 2022 would imply a 140% growth rate, so we asked executives how this might be possible.
February 16 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.
February 16 , 2017