Tesco trials new shelf life extension packaging for fresh produce

Tesco hopes to drastically reduce fruit wastage with a new packaging technology it is trialing.

February 10 , 2012

Giumarra and R.C.F. Produce team up to sell Mexican mangoes

Giumarra's Craig Uchizono is enthusiastic about mango growth potential.

February 10 , 2012

Opinion: the emerging tool of water footprinting for agricultural performance

Landcare Research advisor Anthony Hume discusses the importance of water footprinting in horticultural supply chains, using New Zealand's kiwifruit industry as an example.

February 07 , 2012

Cocaine seized in Canadian tropical fruit shipment

Canadian police have made their second fruit-related cocaine bust in recent weeks.

February 07 , 2012

Iraq fruit import restrictions to cause Middle East overload

Iraq fruit import closures will likely hit Dubai markets hard, but Iran sanctions may be lifted for some fruits.

February 03 , 2012

Some food companies 'abusing' fresh produce benefits, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association says some food companies are misleading consumers about fruit content.

January 30 , 2012

Opinion: how fresh produce became 'cool'

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio discusses the image changes that have taken place in the produce industry and its fashionable credentials.

January 26 , 2012

India aims for commercial avocado trials

India's avocado industry has identified several regions with strong Hass-growing potential.

January 26 , 2012

Fruit overload hits HK with Chinese New Year logistical 'collapse'

The allure of Chinese New Year prices has attracted more fruit this year, leading to logistical constraints in Hong Kong.

January 23 , 2012

Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit exports to fall by 7% in 2012

Psa-V vine disease is set to drive down Southern Hemisphere kiwifruit exports this year.

January 09 , 2012