Dalian Yidu chief wins visionary award at Global Cherry Summit 2019

Liu Zhi, the general manager and founder of Chinese importer and logistics company, Dalian Yidu, has won the Cherry Visionary Award at the international event taking place today in Chile.

April 25 , 2019

Canada: BC Tree Fruits' new CEO outlines plans to be 'change-agent in the marketplace'

Todd McMyn's plans include a renewed focus on improving transparency and efficiency in operations, strengthening relationships with orchardists and customers, and implementing the best technological advances.

April 18 , 2019

Global Grape Summit announces stellar lineup of panelists and insightful sessions

The commercially focused, one-day event that will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference also announces several forward-looking and thought-provoking educational sessions exploring a range of topics, including the consumer response to new varieties and how the industry will evolve over the next decade.

April 15 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte CFO Contreras resigns after more than a decade in the post

The company's incoming CFO Eduardo Guarita Bezerra was responsible for financial integration at Monsanto when it was acquired by Bayer.

March 20 , 2019

Indian development, global expansion and new varieties: Grapa talks plans for ARRA grapes

With Grapa's recent announcement of an exclusive growing and marketing deal in India, the company is now making inroads into one of the biggest grape production countries of the globe.

March 20 , 2019

Guatemalan mango exports to U.S. get underway in low volume season

The Central American country is also this year expecting to carry out its first-ever exports to the recently opened Chilean market.

March 05 , 2019

Autumn Crisp and Adora Seedless driving Sun World's global growth

In an interview with FreshFruitPortal.com, Sun World Innovations president David Marguleas also spoke about the importance of the upcoming and "long overdue" Global Grape Summit, which he said is a 'must-attend' for anyone engaged in the global grape supply chain.

February 25 , 2019

OZblu blueberries to be grown in Northern Hemisphere

The Australian-bred varieties will now also be grown in Mexico following the entry of a third company into the joint venture with Migiva Group and United Exports.

February 07 , 2019

Octinion's strawberry-picking robot in world's first commercial launch

The Belgium-based company describes the technology as "crucial for the sector" and says it will launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.

February 01 , 2019

Israel expecting larger Jaffa Orri mandarin crop, greater EU market competition

While Orri mandarin exports are set to increase by up to a third year-on-year, grapefruit exports will likely be lower due to excessively large sizing.

January 28 , 2019