The Packaging Pitch: Cauliflower to take kale's food trend reign in 2015

Marketing expert Lisa Cork says a shift to low carb diets will make cauliflower a hot crop to watch in 2015.

December 04 , 2014

Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV finalize shipping merger

Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV have completed their tie up to become the world's fourth-largest container liner shipping company, with expected annual sales of US$12 billion.

December 02 , 2014

Spain: Laser Food signs global deal with US$900M equipment group

A laser labeling technology is coming to the U.S. produce industry, and potentially anywhere that JBT Corporation has customers.

December 02 , 2014

Doubts linger after brief Chilean port strike

Chile's cherry and blueberry industries have very different views on the effects of recent port strikes.

November 27 , 2014

U.S: new fumigation method allows for greater fruit volumes

Exporters whose fruit requires fumigation in the U.S. now have a much more practical solution on offer in Florida.

November 27 , 2014

Russia may include Switzerland in produce import embargo

A 400-fold increase in Swiss apple exports to Russia has sparked suspicions of smuggling to avoid a trade ban on EU produce.

November 26 , 2014

U.S. rules hit Chilean organic blueberry hectares, says North Bay

North Bay Produce's Ruy Barbosa talks about Chilean blueberry uniformity and the implications of fumigation measures.

November 21 , 2014

Del Monte opens new Canadian fresh cut facility

Fresh Del Monte Produce has opened a new operation to supply fresh cut salads, fruits and vegetables to the Canadian market.

November 19 , 2014

Spanish citrus sector angered by EU labeling decision

A decision to single out citrus growers in labeling the use of postharvest chemicals has been supported by the General Court of the European Union.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: High times for strawberries and blueberries, says Riordan

California Giant Berry Farms owner Patrick Riordan says he is "blessed" to be involved in the category.