Driscoll's rolls out global berry rebranding campaign

Driscoll’s may be a household name in berries but the company is now going one step further in its branding, tapping into the positive emotional bonds consumers feel with soft fruit.

August 31 , 2016

U.S. growth helps boost Total Produce's H1 revenue by 10%

An Irish produce giant has put its €1.91 billion revenue in the first half of the year down to good trading conditions and continued expansion throughout the world.

August 30 , 2016

South Africa: Maluma avocado holds up well under drought pressures

From South Africa to Australia to Peru to Israel, interest has grown worldwide for the Maluma avocado cultivar.

August 30 , 2016

California: WGA "extremely disappointed" by Assembly's overtime bill approval

WGA has called on California Governor Jerry Brown to veto a bill that an industry-commissioned report claims could take US$4.5 billion from the state's farming economy.

August 29 , 2016

Farmfolio brings crowdfunding model to fresh produce investment

Horticulture. It's an exciting sector but not always accessible for many investors, particularly if they want an organic focus.

August 29 , 2016

EU lime prices to rise 'significantly' as Mexico battles storms

Multiple storms across parts of Mexico this month have meant EU-bound shipments are far down on what they would normally be.

August 26 , 2016

New Zealand on track to gaining U.S. persimmon market access

Having gained access to Thailand last year, New Zealand's persimmon industry could soon have a huge new market open for business.

August 26 , 2016

U.S. proposes allowing fresh Moroccan raspberry imports

Two years after the U.S. opened its doors for Moroccan blueberry imports, a new rule has been proposed to allow raspberry shipments from the North African country.

August 25 , 2016

China: Shenzhen YuanXing Fruit Co. to launch new brand

The YumSun brand arose as 'Shenzhen Yuanxing" can be difficult to pronounce for non-Chinese speakers.