Belgium: Growing under lights bolsters year-round strawberries at Hoogstraten

Co-generation has become common for the company in tomatoes, and now the practice is increasing for strawberry cultivation.

February 28 , 2017

Zespri signs Statement of Intent for commercial opportunities in Iran

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has recognized possibilities in one of the world's fastest-growing kiwifruit production regions.

February 27 , 2017

U.S.: Oscar nominees entitled to Opal apples for remainder of the season

To be honest, we're a bit jealous.

February 27 , 2017

Florida court orders crewleader to pay US$3.5M in forced labor damages

The CIW claims this is the ninth forced labor operation brought to justice by its anti-slavery program.

February 27 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

ILA members threaten port shutdown across U.S. East Coast

The threats have been described as "disturbing" by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

February 22 , 2017

From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals

The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.

February 22 , 2017

Net income surges 261% at Fresh Del Monte Produce

The jump was driven mainly by higher gross profit for bananas and an improved impairment charge situation.

February 21 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017