Westfalia acquires majority stake in Peru's Camet Trading

One of Peru's biggest avocado exporters plans to plant 1,500 hectares of new fruit varieties following a recent deal with a major multinational produce company.

January 05 , 2017

Risks from Argentine lemon access "fully evaluated", says USDA

A USDA spokesperson says a review of the Argentine lemon industry spanning a decade was amended several times to account for new scientific information and address public comments.

January 05 , 2017

GlobalG.A.P. releases U.S. FSMA compliance guide

Following the most sweeping reform of food safety laws in decades, GlobalG.A.P. has published a 'practical management tool' to aid IFA users all over the world.

January 05 , 2017

Del Monte Philippines creates renewable energy from pineapple waste

The head of Global Water Engineering described the project as 'exemplary' for food, beverage and agribusiness processors worldwide.

January 05 , 2017

U.S. receives first ever commercial Aussie litchi shipment

One of Australia's three exporters approved to send the fruit to the U.S. plans to carry out five shipments during the early part of the season.

January 04 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 51, 2016

Blueberry and cherry sales both struggled somewhat in the U.S. market in week 51.

January 04 , 2017

Opinion: What’s up with mangoes from Down Under?

Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan shares the lowdown on Australian mangos in the U.S. market, as volumes rise and new varieties are added to the mix.

January 04 , 2017

Chile doubled China-bound kiwifruit exports in 2016

New Zealand's kiwifruit shipments to China exceeded the volume sent to Japan by a tiny margin through November last year.

January 04 , 2017

EU lifts restrictions on Indian eggplant and other vegetables

The EU has decided not to renew measures imposed in 2014, but 'will continue to monitor the development of the situation'.

January 04 , 2017

Fruit Logistica announces nominees for 2017 Innovation Award

Amongst this year's nominees are a mango peeler and 'de-cheeker', a lettuce with delayed pinking, and vegetable spiralizer machine.

January 03 , 2017