Capespan buys 35% stake in Indian fruit importer

Capespan MD Johan Dique says the investment in Yupaa will provide a strategic foundation for growth in India.

January 29 , 2016

U.S.: JBT to showcase new juice tech at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

The new, sleek model of JBT's Fresh'n Squeeze juice extractor can produce 100 liters of high-grade fruit juice per hour.

January 29 , 2016

Unfair supermarket practices should be ‘'consigned to the past'’

The Fairtrade Foundation has responded to the U.K. Grocery Code Adjudicator's (GCA) independent investigation into Tesco'’s treatment of suppliers.

January 29 , 2016

Russia's Turkish ban leads to citrus imports from Morocco

Russian importer Friend Fruits has been able to fill the void left by Turkish fruit, but finding the right quality has been a challenge.

January 29 , 2016

FLIA 2016: The smart app solution for fruit and vegetable load checks

"Checking incoming loads is a daily thousand-fold routine which I think will be supported by this app," says Horkinetix CEO Dr. Felix Lippert.

January 29 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group and Driscoll's sign China berry JV

Raspberry harvests are already underway for the companies' Yunnan operation and a new farming site has been selected.

January 28 , 2016

India: Fruit and veg the driving force behind Big Basket's online expansion

One of India's leading e-commerce grocers is on the verge of contract farming arrangements for organic produce, and has seen a consumer willingness to try new items and imports.

January 28 , 2016

FLIA 2016: Potato varieties strike a purple pose on the plate

Developed from colorful Peruvian varieties, HZPC Holland's 'Perupa' potatoes have been "showstoppers" since they were launched.

January 28 , 2016

Total Produce to launch new “Total Talk” social media platform

Total Produce plans to pilot new in-house social media that aims to improve communications between departments.

January 28 , 2016

California: Farm worker alleges conflict of interest from ALRB member Shiroma

A Gerawan Farming worker has petitioned for the disqualification of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board's longest tenured member.

January 28 , 2016