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

Panama's pineapple exports plummet

Factors including poor international market prices and inclement weather saw the value of Panamanian pineapple shipments drop 38.6% in the year's first half.

August 27 , 2015

Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM

More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.

August 27 , 2015

Colombia: Health benefits make yacón a winner for Ova Organic

A tuber but sweet, almost like a melon when eaten raw, the yacón fruit is making an impression on consumers both for its taste and health benefits for diabetics.

August 27 , 2015

Brazilian apple industry seeks new suitable varieties

Brazil's climate means its apple varieties have essentially been limited to Gala and Fuji, but now the industry is hoping to change that.

August 27 , 2015

Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO

A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.

August 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profit rises 59% in H1

Profits have surged for the owner of New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple business, with support from increased export volumes.

August 26 , 2015