Peruvian avocado exports experience Atlantic shift in H1

Attractive prices drew a greater share of Peruvian avocado exports to Europe in the first half of 2015.

August 05 , 2015

Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit

Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.

August 03 , 2015

Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture

Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.

July 31 , 2015

China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray

Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.

July 30 , 2015

Ahold USA joins CIW Fair Food Program

The number of stores stocking Fair Food Program tomatoes is set to rise 75% with one of North America's leading grocers now taking part in the initiative.

July 29 , 2015

California: Ag Council aims to set record straight on water use

"It shouldn’t be green lawns versus green vegetables," says Agricultural Council of California president Emily Rooney.

July 29 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte stays the course in Q2

Melon, pineapple and tomato sales were down for Fresh Del Monte in the second quarter, but strong performances in bananas and fresh-cut foods kept results stable.

July 28 , 2015

China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online

It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.

July 28 , 2015

Australia: U.K. firm raises stake in Costa Group

Mondrian Investment Partners has increased its shareholding in the recently floated Costa Group, albeit by a whisker.

July 28 , 2015

NZ fruit exports achieve record figure for 2014-15

Better prices and higher volumes helped push up New Zealand's fruit exports by 20% in the year to June.

July 28 , 2015