Spain: Valencian growers to give away 4MT of citrus amid industry crisis

An industry association says the move is a protest against a perceived lack of government support to the sector which has been greatly impacted by ongoing poor market conditions.

February 14 , 2019

Greenyard: Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld to share CEO role

The development comes on the heels of a challenging year for Greenyard, in which profits were hit by numerous factors, and in which early signs of a recovery were "reversed" in late 2018.

February 14 , 2019

Opinion: Trade show miscalculations can affect your business

Jim Prevor of Produce Business says there are myriad ways exhibiting at trade shows and industry events can lead to positive outcomes, but often not in a way the division paying for the booth will recognize.

February 14 , 2019

Colombian banana industry notched growth in 2018 despite weather issues

The Colombian banana industry closed 2018 with a production of a little over 100 million boxes, marking nearly 3% year-on-year growth.

February 13 , 2019

Florida developing automatic chemical delivery system in HLB fight

Researchers at the University of Florida have developed an automated system to deliver chemicals into the vascular parts of trees to reduce their susceptibility to citrus greening disease.

February 13 , 2019

Australia: Mainland cherry growers complete first airfreight season in China

Australian Cherries were first exported to China in 2013, but until recently access had been limited to fruit from the island state of Tasmania.

February 13 , 2019

World Avocado Organization to launch first marketing program in China

The WAO also announced a new Chilean member company and provided an EU-U.S. avocado growth comparison chart.

February 12 , 2019

Envy apples shine at New York Fashion Week

February 12 , 2019

Capespan launches integrated logistics service provider

Having invested heavily into its logistics operations over the last four years, the company will now group together its entire infrastructure into a separately managed business.

February 12 , 2019

Naturipe targets millennials and Gen Z with rebrand

The world's largest blueberry producer will this month start to roll out a new logo, packaging, and in-store merchandising in grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada.

February 12 , 2019