XVII International Banana Convention to analyze current state of global sector

The XVIII International Banana Convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador, organized by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), is getting closer and closer.

October 14 , 2021

Capespan owner Zeder reports profit, still considering 'third-party approaches'

South African-based agricultural investment company Zeder reported a half-year headline profit from a loss last year but is still evaluating third party approaches on various portfolio investments.

October 08 , 2021

Project looks at impact of waxes on food safety

While commodities such as apples and oranges receive a single waxing, lemons receive both storage and finishing wax treatments. But little is known about how different waxes and the waxing step impact microbial food safety.

October 05 , 2021

Mexico's leading banana growers address "unbearable" rising cost of organics

The Mexican organic banana industry is speaking out on the intense cost pressure that it has absorbed over the last 18 months, saying it has become "unbearable".

September 29 , 2021

EWG continues to release “Dirty Dozen” produce list despite criticism

The Environmental Working Group has released its 2021 "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists of fresh produce items despite strong criticism of its validity.

March 18 , 2021

Calavo Growers announces changes in organizational structure

Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced changes to its Operations department with the goal of enhancing the company’s organizational structure.

February 12 , 2021

Mexican mango season off to strong start

The season for Mexican mangos has a strong outlook with higher volumes than previous years and no predicted operational issues

February 08 , 2021

Retracted article

FreshFruitPortal.com has retracted an article published on Feb. 4 regarding the risk of transmission of Covid-19 via frozen foods.

February 04 , 2021

Cocaine shipment found in banana shipment at UK port

Police found almost a metric ton of cocaine in England port, hidden in a banana shipment on its way to Belgium from Colombia

January 27 , 2021

Zespri proposal to buy counterfeit kiwifruit rejected by KNZ

Kiwifruit producer, Zespri’s proposal to buy counterfeit Chinese golden kiwifruit has been rejected by Kiwifruit New Zealand

January 27 , 2021