Third parties "disrupting" retail business model

A consumer insight strategist has highlighted some trends amongst the millennial generation and shown how new companies with 'powerful concepts' are taking business away from supermarkets.

August 31 , 2015

Colombia must boost productivity to complement currency changes, says banana chief

"We had 10 years of exchange rates that were totally adverse for our industry," says Augura executive president Juan Camilo Restrepo.

August 31 , 2015

U.S.: California pomegranates set for another early start

A representative of Ruby Fresh says the strong U.S. dollar will likely reduce exports, but believes strong domestic demand can absorb volume.

August 28 , 2015

Mission Produce's first Peruvian avocados set sail for China

A California-based company says it has exported the first ever fresh avocados from Peru to China, and expects strong future growth.

August 28 , 2015

India: NZ avocados head to Mumbai as IG International expands portfolio

Leading Indian fruit trader IG International has made a move into the avocado category, with the help of Delica in New Zealand.

August 28 , 2015

Spain: Adverse weather sends Valencia persimmon estimate down

Although Valencia's persimmon crop is now expected to be 10% down on previous estimates, farmers are on the whole gearing up for a good season.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: California Giant gives consumers chance to vote for salad bar donation

California Giant Berry Farms is getting consumers involved in a donation it plans to make for the 'Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools’ campaign.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: Matson Fruit receives accolades for energy saving initiatives

Matson Fruit was one of three Yakima businesses to be recently awarded the 'wattsmart® Business Partner of the Year' from Pacific Power.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: Dole exec puts island mansion on the market for US$25M

Before he was ordered by a Delaware court to pay millions in damages over Dole's privatization, C. Michael Carter was selling a 'labor of love' home that took 16 years to build.

August 27 , 2015

Fyffes sees strong performance across the board in H1

Several factors helped offset the effects of challenging exchange rates for the Irish multinational during the first half of the year.

August 27 , 2015