U.S.: Sakuma opens door for potential union recognition

A Washington State berry producer has made a bold move in what has been one of the most controversial labor relations disputes of recent times in the produce industry.

July 08 , 2016

NZ: First "big year" in China for Rockit apples

A third of the crop of this convenience-focused apple is now sold in China, while volume is set to triple over the next two seasons.

July 08 , 2016

Rapid expansion underway for South African avocado exporter

ZZ2 has enjoyed an 'excellent' season in Europe so far, and is hard at work to be able to fulfill the 'insatiable' levels of demand.

July 07 , 2016

U.S.: Sun World enlists two new Californian licensees

Sun Pacific and the marketer of Pretty Lady-branded grapes have joined forces with Sun World to produce its proprietary varieties.

July 07 , 2016

U.S.: Chiquita confirms move from New Orleans

Only two years after returning to the Big Easy, Chiquita has announced it will move its Gulf operations from New Orleans back to Gulfport.

July 06 , 2016

Solar fruit drying tech a boon for food safety, sustainability

A Chilean-Swiss invention shows promise for the dried fruit industry, with possible patent expansions on the cards in Australia and South Africa.

July 06 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016

Hortifrut, Munger Brothers buy time for berry merger

While technicalities in the merger still need to be ironed out, a US$100 million expansion plan is set to continue over the next two years.

July 04 , 2016

UK and EU produce companies play down short-term Brexit impacts

We speak to a British importer, a consumer insight panel, and a Dutch exporter to get their take on what Brexit could mean for produce supply and prices in the near future.

July 04 , 2016

Major English apple grower explores export opportunities

An English grower that produces near one in four apples sold in the U.K. is hoping to take advantage of emerging markets and global food trends.

July 04 , 2016