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Mexican Authorities find drugs in Colombian fruit pulp

Some 24,000kg of frozen berries exported to Mexico from Colombia were found to have diluted cocaine inside.
July 31 , 2015

Egyptian port development to allow ship movement all day and night

The construction of a side channel near Egypt's Suez Canal, partly funded by an APM Terminals subsidiary, will divert traffic from the main entrance.
July 31 , 2015

China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray

Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.
July 30 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte announces US$300M share buyback scheme

The Fresh Del Monte leadership may not be optimistic about the European banana market, but the board certainly appears bullish on the multinational's growth prospects.
July 30 , 2015

U.S.: School nutrition leaders to prep produce industry for Capitol Hill

Fruit and vegetable standards in schools are under attack in Washington D.C., says United Fresh.
July 30 , 2015

Millennials key to Brazilian produce marketing success

Fresh Insight founder Elena Ozeritskaya will be giving her thoughts on tapping consumer trends at PMA Fresh Connections: Brazil next month.
July 30 , 2015

Mango farmland triples in Argentina

Argentina is not usually associated with mangoes, but growers in the country's north are capitalizing on fast-growing demand.
July 30 , 2015

Ahold USA joins CIW Fair Food Program

The number of stores stocking Fair Food Program tomatoes is set to rise 75% with one of North America's leading grocers now taking part in the initiative.
July 29 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 30, 2015

Chilean kiwifruit achieved a good sales pace in China and Mexico during week 30.
July 29 , 2015

Australia: Melbourne Market opening postponed

Australia's vegetable growers raised concerns about moving operations to the new Melbourne Market too soon. It appears their calls have been heeded.
July 29 , 2015