U.S.: Gotham Greens joins 'ugly produce' movement

An urban agriculture company says that although its 'ugly produce' represents a 'drop in the bucket' of its business, it wanted to raise consumer awareness about the issue of food waste.

December 13 , 2016

Japanese company set to buy Fyffes for €751M

The deal is worth around €751 million would tie up two of the world's leading banana distributors.

December 13 , 2016

Oxitec's 'self-limiting' GM Medfly ready for open field trials

The pioneering British company believes its sterile Medfly 'may deliver superior efficacy and an improved environmental profile' compared to other available products.

December 13 , 2016

China: Fruta Cloud and HEMA Fresh kickstart NZ Lani cherry deal

Freshmax's newest commercial cherry variety is now being promoted in Shanghai by a retail chain with a novel marketing concept.

December 13 , 2016

Supermercados Peruanos fights against “informality” of open markets

A leading fruit buyer in the domestic Peruvian market claims food safety and traceability practices are unknown for the vast majority of fresh produce sold.

December 12 , 2016

Opinion: Tackling preservation challenges in avocados

OctoFrost Group's Carmen Popescu discusses freezing techniques for a food that has increasingly become part or the Western diet, including her own - the avocado.

December 12 , 2016

Ecuadorian mango industry bets on e-commerce platforms in China

The Ecuadorian mango industry is hitting the Chinese market with a bang, carrying out a range of promotions on the country's online sales platforms.

December 12 , 2016

U.S.: Edible Garden to roll out new Superleaf lettuce in 2017

A lettuce variety developed to have five-times the normal level of antioxidants is set to be rolled out next month and could soon be licensed to growers in Europe and Australia.

December 09 , 2016

U.S.: FirstFruits Marketing set for first Opal apple exports

A representative of the U.S.'s exclusive marketer of the Opal apple says volumes are reaching peak levels.

December 09 , 2016

U.S. retail promotions drive 40% increase in mango sales during Q3

The National Mango Board has said an average of US$254 was spent by consumers on mangoes per store per week, up from US$211 last year.

December 09 , 2016