Berlin airport strikes disrupt Fruit Logistica arrivals

Strikes over wage negotiations at two Berlin airports have led to flight cancellations and delays today.

February 08 , 2017

Chilean nectarines finally get green light for exports to China

An Asoex head says half of Chile's total nectarine exports next season will likely go to the Chinese market.

February 08 , 2017

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

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

Freshmax CEO denies group is for sale

Peter Ellis claims reports of a sale are just "speculation" but he can "never say never to anything".

January 30 , 2017

Australian produce industry aims to lift veggie exports by 40%

The strategy would put growth rates much higher than a recent forecast made by IBISWorld.

January 30 , 2017