U.K.: Desiva Produce pitches "slow ripening" for banana import deal

After seeing the success of BanaBay, another U.K. fruit company aims to establish a fresh banana brand.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: Peak volumes mean 'now is the time to promote mangoes'

Central American Produce says volatile mango import volumes from Latin America mean buyers must act now.

November 18 , 2014

New Zealand and South Korea complete FTA negotiations

New Zealand's Prime Minister says the free trade agreement with South Korea will put exporters 'back on a level playing field' with U.S. and EU competitors.

November 17 , 2014

Chile in the crosshairs of Peruvian mango shippers

Airfrieght shipments are limiting Peruvian mango growth in Japan and China, but Chile holds no such problems.

November 17 , 2014

USA Pears eyes better retail education through online program

A U.S. pear group is shifting away from educational seminars as 'that’s just not the nature of today’s world'.

November 17 , 2014

U.S.: LoBue's Cara Cara nets to reel in new shoppers

LoBue Citrus' new packaging strategy for Cara Cara oranges shows that simple is sometimes beautiful.

November 17 , 2014

Peruvian mega-irrigation project seeks new farming investors

The first crops have been planted as part of a US$280 million dam project in Peru to support agriculture, including sugarcane, avocados and blueberries.

November 17 , 2014

Natural coatings found to increase mango shelf life

A Colombian team found natural-based coatings kept mangoes in better condition for longer.

November 14 , 2014

China: California citrus reentry to cause "minor" problems, says grower

With the Navel crop in a key Chinese production region down 20%, one grower still has his hopes up.

November 14 , 2014

China: Fruitday gears up for Mexican blackberries, Chilean avocados

After tripling sales in the last year, Fruitday co-founder Loren Zhao looks ahead for fruit imports in 2014-15.

November 14 , 2014