Rijk Zwaan opens retail center showcasing fresh produce technologies

Unsure how to launch a new product or how consumers will response? Rijk Zwaan may be able to help with a specialized center for research and learning.

April 04 , 2017

Del Monte CEO gets US$2.7M income boost after strong 2016 results

The executive, who owns more than a third of ordinary shares in the company, notched a 32% year-on-year uptick in compensation last year.

April 04 , 2017

South African credit rating downgraded to "junk" status

S&P held an emergency meeting over the weekend following a cabinet shuffle last week that ousted finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

April 03 , 2017

Stemilt leads U.S. return to Japanese apple market after long absence

The Washington State shipper wants to bring selection and choice to a market that's had "the same old apple varieties served to their customers for the last 30 years".

April 03 , 2017

Hortifrut EBITDA rose by nearly half in 2016

Profits rose significantly for the year, boosted by higher volumes and better average berry prices.

March 31 , 2017

U.S.: Blueberry freeze to spark increased crop protection in Georgia

A representative of Alpine Fresh believes the domestic market should "absolutely remain strong and stable for the entire domestic season," thanks to minimal overlap between states.

March 31 , 2017

Chile: Decofrut downgrades Crimson grape export forecast amid color setbacks

Decofrut director Manuel José Alcaíno says the situation is unprecedented but emphasizes "there will be fruit"; traders will just need to make sure they differentiate supply.

March 30 , 2017

Easyfresh Spain-Netherlands reefer container train set for pilot journey

"Shippers are seeing the world change and I think the whole market has been waiting for somebody to start a service like this," says an Easyfresh executive.

March 29 , 2017

Colombia's purple passionfruit exports skyrocket

Just 4% of the country's total passionfruit production is currently exported, but a newly formed industry body is hoping to change that.

March 29 , 2017

Australia: Heavy rainfall expected across Queensland coast as cyclone winds down

While Ex-Cyclone Debbie has been reduced to a severe weather system, it is expected to bring high levels of rainfall and some flooding as it makes its way south along the coast of Queensland.

March 28 , 2017