Northern Peru's productive potential

We take a visit to Peru with a buyer mission organized by SIPPO, which is also looking to find new partners in Colombia.

September 22 , 2014

U.S.: farming couple take leap of faith with Aronia berry

Two farmers who invested heavily in the Aronia berry say the industry is 'where the cranberry business was 30 years ago', and see a big future for the fruit.

September 18 , 2014

California: CCM urges Governor to veto 'ambiguous' groundwater legislation

The California Citrus Mutual says state groundwater management plans 'will create more problems than they solve.'

September 17 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco launches pink-fleshed 'Surprize' apple

Tesco has launched another funky apple with colorful flesh, two years after the last one.

September 17 , 2014

Chilean fruit exports take a tumble for the season

Chile saw a 11.4% reduction in fruit exports for the 2013-14 season, largely due to port strikes and frosts.

September 17 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes seek EU merger clearance

In order to gain permission for a tie-up in the Phase I review period, Chiquita and Fyffes say they are considering offering concessions to the EU.

September 16 , 2014

Mexican officials to visit China to speed up berry export protocol

Mexico could start shipping several types of berry to China by the end of this year.

September 16 , 2014

Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk

Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.

September 15 , 2014

Chiquita launches US$30M Guatemalan port revamp

A new port expansion looks set to consolidate Chiquita's position as the leading Guatemalan banana exporter.

September 12 , 2014

T&G teams up with Unifrutti Chile in Peruvian grape JV

Unifrutti Chile and New Zealand's Turners & Growers expect a new Peruvian grape partnership will yield fruit next year.

September 10 , 2014