U.S.: Fresh Del Monte back in the black

Higher selling prices and greater banana volumes helped a leading produce multinational shake off its 2013 loss to record a net income of US$142.4 million for 2014.

February 17 , 2015

China: Food smuggling case in national media spotlight

The floodgates have opened in China's crackdown on agricultural import smuggling and customs evasion, with local media reporting that 33 people have been arrested in a recent high-profile case.

February 17 , 2015

Mexico: Results "will take time" for new social responsibility alliance

AHIFORES spokesperson Mario Robles says discussions are already underway with government to implement improved company store services for workers.

February 17 , 2015

Indian mangoes officially back on the menu for EU consumers

One EU importer believes Indian mango sales may initially be affected by a damaged reputation.

February 17 , 2015

China: New e-commerce platform to shake up imported fruit business

A unique government-backed e-commerce platform is expected to usher in an era of cheap imported fruit.

February 17 , 2015

European kiwifruit campaign to finish on a high

Despite the Russian ban, Greece has relatively low kiwifruit stocks remaining.

February 17 , 2015

U.K.: Perceived health benefits driving red cabbage sales

Red cabbage's nutritional properties such as high vitamin A levels have led to one supplier seeing a 49% year-on-year rise in volumes.

February 17 , 2015

South Africa: Limpopo citrus producer eyes first trial U.S. shipment this year

A group in South Africa's Loskop Valley hopes to send a trial of 'top quality' citrus to the U.S. this season.

February 17 , 2015

Compagnie Fruitiere to expand organic production, open new hospital

From corporate social responsibility to ships that use less fuel, a French company is developing on several fronts of its €800 million produce business.

February 17 , 2015

Chilean fruit industry denies links to Australian Hep A scare

The Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX) has emphasized its country's fruit is not to blame for a recent recall of frozen berry products in Australia.

February 16 , 2015