Germans increase fruit and veg spending

Amid cold weather and shortages right now in Europe, Fruit Logistica has kicked off in Berlin with one very encouraging statistic.

February 07 , 2017

Fyffes receives European clearance for Sumitomo deal

Regulators concluded the merger raises "no competition concerns because the companies' activities do not overlap in the European Economic Area."

February 06 , 2017

Peru: Talsa's first commercial blueberry shipment to China due for arrival

One of the Peru's leading growers has attached a specifical significance to the up-and-coming market of China.

February 06 , 2017

Japan: Dole’s new “BanaPen” draws consumer interest

The last year’s been busy for Dole Japan, with the launch of a “low-Brix” banana and an inkless pen to write messages on the fruit.

February 03 , 2017

Wonderful Citrus buys DNE

The deal is expected to make Wonderful Citrus the leading importer of counter-seasonal citrus products in the U.S.

February 02 , 2017

NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep

CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.

February 02 , 2017

Major British union attacks ETI in row over Fyffes

GMB officials claim the multinational is hiding behind the “ineffective” Ethical Trading Initiative.

February 01 , 2017

Sluggish start for South African mango season amid oversupply issues

There may be some market issues, but this campaign looks set to see an "all-round better harvest" than the previous season.

January 31 , 2017

"Significant bewilderment" for Mexican exporters over U.S. situation

While a weaker peso could help compensate some losses, growers are very worried about the trade relationship between both countries and will look for alternative markets where possible.