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Chile: many had to 'leave grapes' on the vines, says iQonsulting

iQonsulting's Cristóbal González describes the drivers behind Chile's difficult 2012-13 grape season.
February 18 , 2013

Mixed reactions over troubled Chilean grape export deal

Importer responses to Chile's difficult grape export season have ranged from disappointment to understanding.
February 15 , 2013

India: IG International to double cold storage capacity

India's leading fruit distributor has slated a US$25 million investment plan in cold storage facilities over two years.
February 14 , 2013

Chiquita expands deciduous brand through independent licensee

The International Fruit Company will keep the Chiquita brand alive for deciduous fruits across various markets.
February 14 , 2013

Modest growth for Southern Hemisphere apples and pears

Chile will take the top spot for Southern Hemisphere apple production but will experience the greatest production drop.
February 13 , 2013

Organic Peruvian grapes hit U.S. shores

Purity Organic has strong expectations for its first ever quality arrivals of organic Peruvian table grapes in the U.S.
February 13 , 2013

U.K. professor warns agriculture against extreme weather

Farming will need to become more diverse to fight the effects of extreme weather.
February 11 , 2013

Ecuador: banana association dedicated to going organic

Banagreen strives to produce bananas with less chemicals and better land practices.
February 11 , 2013

Ecuadorian mango industry strives to set example

Even with outside challenges, Ecuador's mango export volume grew 10-15%.
February 07 , 2013

Innovations on show in Berlin

We take a look at the nominees for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
February 06 , 2013