Countries

Tomra's latest fruit and vegetable sorter introduced to the Americas

A new produce sorter that uses pulsed LED technology works with a complete color palate and has an 'advanced capability' for shape sorting.
November 02 , 2015

U.S.: Sun Pacific to step up domestic Vintage Sweet orange program

Sun Pacific's president speaks about plans to inject excitement into the Navel category and the successful partnership with McDonald's involving Cutie-branded mandarins.
November 02 , 2015

Peru: Higher prices and lower costs boost Camposol in Q3

A Peruvian multinational produce company saw its EBITDA rise 260% to US$14.9 million in the third financial quarter.
November 02 , 2015

TR4 infection spreads on Mozambique banana plantation

Cavendish somaclones resistant to Panama Disease Tropical Race IV have been planted for evaluation in the African nation.
November 02 , 2015

Israeli citrus regains access to China

Israel's largest citrus producer is gearing up to ship its first consignment to China in four years.
November 02 , 2015

Brazilian watermelon exports more than double during start of season

Shipping volumes of Brazilian melons and watermelons both rose year-on-year during August and September.
November 02 , 2015

EU to ban Guazatine fungicide in all citrus imports

Guazatine acetate may have been prohibited for use by EU farmers since 2011, but it will only be banned in citrus imports from next year.
October 30 , 2015

Spanish berry growers launch new packaging

With transparent packaging shaped like a raspberry and a lid reminiscent of a strawberry stem, the 'Berry Bowl' was launched at Fruit Attraction in Madrid yesterday.
October 30 , 2015

India: Interest grows in Israeli ag cooperation project

An Indo-Israel agriculture partnership that aims to boost the pomegranate, mango, citrus and vegetable sectors is now in its third phase.
October 30 , 2015

Global economic outlook positive for Chilean produce, says Morgan Stanley exec

Speaking prior to PMA Fruittrade Latin America next month, a Morgan Stanley executive discusses future prospects for some major world markets.
October 30 , 2015