U.S.: High times for strawberries and blueberries, says Riordan

California Giant Berry Farms owner Patrick Riordan says he is "blessed" to be involved in the category.

November 18 , 2014

U.K.: Desiva Produce pitches "slow ripening" for banana import deal

After seeing the success of BanaBay, another U.K. fruit company aims to establish a fresh banana brand.

November 18 , 2014

U.S.: Peak volumes mean 'now is the time to promote mangoes'

Central American Produce says volatile mango import volumes from Latin America mean buyers must act now.

November 18 , 2014

Aussie produce industry welcomes China FTA

Australia's fresh fruit, vegetable and orange juice sectors are all set to gain after the signing of an FTA with China.

November 17 , 2014

New Zealand and South Korea complete FTA negotiations

New Zealand's Prime Minister says the free trade agreement with South Korea will put exporters 'back on a level playing field' with U.S. and EU competitors.

November 17 , 2014

Chile in the crosshairs of Peruvian mango shippers

Airfrieght shipments are limiting Peruvian mango growth in Japan and China, but Chile holds no such problems.

November 17 , 2014

USA Pears eyes better retail education through online program

A U.S. pear group is shifting away from educational seminars as 'that’s just not the nature of today’s world'.

November 17 , 2014

Peruvian mega-irrigation project seeks new farming investors

The first crops have been planted as part of a US$280 million dam project in Peru to support agriculture, including sugarcane, avocados and blueberries.

November 17 , 2014

Natural coatings found to increase mango shelf life

A Colombian team found natural-based coatings kept mangoes in better condition for longer.

November 14 , 2014

China: Fruitday gears up for Mexican blackberries, Chilean avocados

After tripling sales in the last year, Fruitday co-founder Loren Zhao looks ahead for fruit imports in 2014-15.

November 14 , 2014