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El NiƱo delays Peru's mango flowering

Slightly higher temperatures have led to later flowering for Peru's mango crop.
August 13 , 2012

U.K. retailers on food waste reduction drive for 2014

U.K. retailers have intensified measures to educate consumers in a bid to slash fresh produce waste.
August 13 , 2012

Dole Philippine banana worker decision 'heartbreaking', says attorney

A U.S. court has thrown out a chemical exposure case against Dole involving almost 3,000 Philippine banana workers.
August 10 , 2012

Shipping delays intensify Europe's oversupply of Peruvian and SA avocados

Port problems have caused headaches for exporters, leading to an avocado glut in Europe.
August 10 , 2012

Australia: Woolworths opens drive-thru supermarket

Sydney shoppers in Brookvale will now be able to pick up groceries from the comfort of their cars.
August 09 , 2012

Argentine citrus nursery makes it into the record books

A Latin American lemon nursery has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world.
August 09 , 2012

Russia: JFC cases aim to recoup US$93M debt

Russia's largest fruit company seeks to recover rubles from debtors as a part of bankruptcy procedures.
August 08 , 2012

U.S. fresh produce suppliers under pressure to track stock

More buyers and suppliers are getting on board with the Produce Traceability Initiative.
August 08 , 2012

Volcano eruption unlikely to impact fruit crops, says Hort NZ

New Zealand fruit growers are lucky Mt Tongariro has blown its top now rather than four months ago.
August 06 , 2012

Honduras forging a disease resistant banana future

Honduras' banana research has not yielded IP revenue but its impact and potential are tangible.
August 06 , 2012