NZ: Rockit apple founder sells up as new investors eye strong global growth

The development comes after Havelock North Fruit Company founder Phil Alison had reportedlty tried to buy out the other shareholders.

March 14 , 2017

Israeli herb growers expand production in Kenya

"They are cheaper, they can supply all year around and because of the climate in Kenya, it’s a very good location for the herb," says Avi Kadan.

March 09 , 2017

EMEA: Driscoll's aims to become first consumer brand in berries

Two Driscoll's execs from the region discuss plans ahead for boosting the brand within the category.

March 02 , 2017

Opinion: Stained quality facts in Mexican mangoes

Nissa Pierson tackles the challenging issues of weather, uniformity and sap injury in an in-depth look at the mango sector.

March 01 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

Dayka & Hackett to market Minion mandarins

The deal with Universal and Illumination comes well ahead of the theatrical release of Despicable Me 3 on June 30.

February 22 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

Opinion: Why bother planting breadfruit trees? Pt. 2

In part two of four, Michael McLaughlin of the Trees That Feed Foundation explains how and why more than 100,000 tree have been planted despite the fact that the fruit doesn't produce fertile seeds.