Chile: Positive trial results for South African-bred blush pear

The Cape Rose variety has performed well in terms of size, firmness and sweetness.

January 30 , 2018

New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties

Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.

January 30 , 2018

Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas

The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.

January 29 , 2018

NZ: Enzed Exotics' first kiwano exports of 2018 set sail for the U.S.

For those who haven’t tried a kiwano, Enzed Exotics' Vanessa Hutchings said the fruit had a unique flavor with notes of banana, passion fruit and lime.

January 22 , 2018

China: Joy Wing Mau aims for US$7.7B in sales by 2022

If the increase seems like a lot, keep in mind the group's revenue grew from US$15.5 million in 2002 to US$1.55 billion last year.

January 15 , 2018

India: IG International opens new cold storage facility in Mumbai

The new acquisition makes IG the second-largest cold chain company in India, according to director Tarun Arora.

January 10 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

U.S.: Sun Belle to open larger berry distribution center in Miami

The move comes on the back of years of double-digit growth for the company.

January 02 , 2018

South Africa expects smaller litchi, mango crops in 2017-18

Derek Donkin said both the South African and Madagascan litchi seasons seem to be running later than last year.

December 21 , 2017

Brazilian mango exports surged in peak period

One of the world's top mango exporters has outdone itself this year in both sheer volume and overall value.

December 19 , 2017