International consumers urge Starbucks to take better stance on palm oil, deforestation

Starbucks, so often the darling of social responsibility discussions in the U.S. produce arena, has come under fire for its palm oil policy.

July 22 , 2015

Rainforest Alliance certifies first ever melon farm in Costa Rica

Suppliers to a Staay Food Group subsidiary have adopted melon growing practices that take stock of their farms' vulnerable environments.

July 22 , 2015

Shipments drop for world's largest apple exporter

Rapid geographical expansion for Polish apple exports this year could not offset a huge volume downturn brought by the Russian ban.

July 22 , 2015

U.S.: Turbana and Food City celebrate 'world's largest pineapple display'

A supermarket in Virginia recently played host to a display housing 18,000MT of Fyffes Gold pineapples.

July 22 , 2015

Italian pear industry expects lower yields next season

Lower production of Italy's two leading pear varieties is expected to drag down volumes in 2015.

July 21 , 2015

Thailand: Natural Fruit v Andy Hall indictment decision adjourned for a month

Thailand's leaders have not succumbed to international pressure to drop the Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case, but an indictment decision has been postponed by the court.

July 21 , 2015

Could Iran nuclear deal bring greater stability to the Middle Eastern fruit market?

While more steps need to be taken before Western sanctions on Iran can be lifted, last week's agreement is good news for produce exporters to the region.

July 21 , 2015

"State of calamity" emergency declared in Italian olive oil heartland

Funding of €11 million has been offered to growers in Italy as they battle Xylella fastidiosa, the 'olive ebola' that is also a threat to other fruit crops in Europe.

July 21 , 2015

'Elegant and refined' table grape launch for Italian specialists

The Lavinia brand is set to export premium Pugliese grapes to create a "new gustative experience".

July 20 , 2015

New brand launch for NZ's top organic apple grower

After a bumper crop with "unprecedented demand" overseas, Bostock New Zealand will now be putting all of its brands under one roof.

July 20 , 2015