U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3

As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.

September 09 , 2015

U.S.: Google to test fresh food delivery service

Google Express will start to compete against AmazonFresh later this year with a delivery service trial due to take place in two U.S. cities.

September 09 , 2015

Canada green lights Peruvian blueberry imports

Having gained access to Canada's US$186 million blueberry import market, Peru has listed a host of other countries it has set its sights on.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: Salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers leaves one dead

More than 285 have been sickened across 27 states, with a California company believed to have distributed the vegetables in question.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: China could be 'number three market' for Washington apples this season

The Washington Apple Commission's Todd Fryhoover discusses what's in store for the 2015-16 season, including varietal trends, production estimates and expectations for key markets.

September 08 , 2015

'Don't let blueberries go bananas', food trend expert warns

Dr. David Hughes told IBO Summit participants today they must tap into snacking trends and price differentiation, or risk getting caught in the commodity trap.

September 07 , 2015

U.S.: Weather could shorten California grape season, says Pandol Bros

Pandol Brothers says more summer rain and higher humidity 'than in recent memory' means grape supply may not last into January, as it had done in recent years.

September 07 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers CEO gives lowdown on new innovation center

With the opening of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology just around the corner, the association's head discusses how ideas could be made into realities.

September 07 , 2015

NZ: Zespri to stem gold kiwifruit growth

Zespri's COO says there are no plans to release any more gold kiwifruit licences until there is a better understanding of SunGold's long-term market potential.

September 04 , 2015

Ecuadorian banana plantations sold to Japanese firm

An Ecuadorian banana farm that was at the center of one of the biggest scandals in the Russian fruit industry is now in Japanese hands.

September 04 , 2015