Q&A: T&G Global CEO on where the company is heading

From implementing new business strategies, to building year-round brands for two popular fruits, to boosting labor productivity through innovation, New Zealand’s largest fruit company has a lot on its plate.

September 30 , 2019

Leading global food retailers join food waste initiative

Called 10x20x30, the initiative brings together 10 of the world’s biggest food retailers and providers to engage with 20 of their priority suppliers to halve rates of food waste by 2030.

September 30 , 2019

Berry People announces new berry deals to fill key North American supply gaps

New supplies of premium-quality fruit include organic blueberries from Jalisco and conventional strawberries from Guanajuato and Michoacán.

September 29 , 2019

Colombia aims to be world's second-largest avocado exporter

Colombian avocado exports through June rose by 38% in value year-on-year to US$52.9m - the same figure achieved during the whole of 2018.

September 27 , 2019

U.S.: Japan trade deal "exciting" for California citrus

Japan has stood out among major citrus markets as having very high tariffs on imports from countries with whom it doesn't have a trade deal.

September 27 , 2019

New Zealand wins bid to host next World Avocado Congress

The Mexican delegation may have made the most noise, but in the end it was the Oceanic island nation that won the biggest share of the vote that took place as the 2019 edition wrapped up in Colombia.

September 26 , 2019

First shipment of Argentine lemons arrives in India

IG International expects to significantly increase import volumes from Argentina over the next three to five years.

September 26 , 2019

Avocados in Charts: What will be Colombia's future role in the U.S. market?

Colombia's avocado supplies in the U.S. market have been negligible so far. But the data that is trickling in is beginning to tell an interesting story.

September 26 , 2019

California avocado season broke pricing records, says Index Fresh

The global avocado marketer has wrapped up its California season with good prices and high-quality fruit.

September 25 , 2019

U.S.: Gerawan and Wawona merge to create stone fruit leader

The California-based companies say the merger creates "an enhanced platform for growth and innovation".

September 25 , 2019