One Banana targets U.K. retail expansion with ethical, sustainable offer

The U.S.-based, family-owned firm that was named Grower of the Year in 2018 by Tesco aims to tap into current U.K. consumer sentiment with its people-first and responsible offering from Central and South America.

March 27 , 2019

Robotic apple harvester used for commercial crop in "world-first"

New Zealand's largest apple grower-exporter T&G Global achieved the breakthrough following four years of working with U.S.-based technology partner Abundant Robotics.

March 26 , 2019

Wonderful Company aims for 100% renewable power

The first step is to make electricity fully renewable for Wonderful's U.S. operations by 2025, before a 100% roll-out globally by 2040. 

March 26 , 2019

Mexican berry campaign running well ahead of schedule

Season volumes through to mid-March ended up being 74% higher than expectations.

March 26 , 2019

Peru expecting huge increase in pomegranate exports

Peru is facing lower prices this season amid rising volumes and increasing competition, but it has recently opened up new markets and will this month receive a visit from a Chinese delegation.

March 26 , 2019

Australia: Griffith University gives papayas a taste makeover

At their best papayas can create phenomenal eating experiences, but at their worst the fruit can be quite astringent and leave an unpleasant aftertaste.

March 26 , 2019

Argentine apple campaign off to a positive start

A representative of Argentina's apple industry is optimistic for a good season this year, although concerns abound around profit margins.

March 26 , 2019

Peruvian Police make arrest after spate of avocado thefts on export-oriented farm

The young man allegedly stole almost one metric ton of the green gold.

March 25 , 2019

Mission Produce: "We're going to continue to push the envelope" this year

We catch up with director of marketing Denise Junqueiro to hear about the company's plans for 2019, investments in emerging supply regions like "game-changer" Peru, and what could be expected in the U.S. market this California season.

March 25 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger subsidiary ditches single-use plastic bags

QFC has made good on its promise to be the first Kroger market to make this transition as part of the #ZeroHungerZeroWaste initiative.

March 25 , 2019