Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

China: Joy Wing Mau acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management

Joy Wing Mau continues on the minority acquisition path, this time in China with a major fruit variety breeder.

February 17 , 2017

Irish High Court gives final green light to Fyffes' takeover by Sumitomo

As Fyffes announces it will delist its shares from the Dublin stock exchange next week, it's also gearing up to face an ETI disciplinary committee over worker abuse allegations.

February 17 , 2017

'There will be problems if berry category doesn't change', says SanLucar exec

Holger Brandt describes a "huge threat" to the berry industry, as well as company developments in new varieties and the Chinese market.

February 16 , 2017

Let's not blow vegetable shortage "out of proportion", says Total Produce chief

A Total Produce executive discusses the recent EU vegetable crisis, Brexit implications, and a Brazilian acquisition that was quietly made last year.

February 15 , 2017

Fresh produce takes greater perishables share at Lufthansa Cargo

A German airline executive notes an uptick in fruit and vegetable imports into Europe, with an added surge in re-exports to China.

February 14 , 2017

Mission Produce to open four new avocado ripening centers worldwide

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, company executives discussed market development and their take on Latin American trade issues.

February 13 , 2017

Lett-uce celebrate again: Rijk Zwaan wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

A lettuce variety with delayed pinking narrowly beat out cracking nuts from the Philippines to win the prestigious award.

February 10 , 2017

Bayer launches new snacking cucumber brand

Bayer hopes to make its mark on the growing convenience foods market with the new snacking vegetable brand 'Minigustos'.

February 10 , 2017

South African farmer develops 'Tree Hog' unit for more efficient irrigation

Could a simple injection molded plastic unit be a lifesaver for farmers struggling under the ongoing drought?

February 09 , 2017