Canadian project aims for year-round ethnic eggplant production

If a Vineland research project hits the right greenhouse yields, Chinese and Indian variety eggplants could become a predominantly local deal in Canada.

February 05 , 2016

NZ: Zespri, Turners & Growers sign MoU for kiwifruit sales in Southeast Asia

Two of New Zealand's leading fruit companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine forces in four Southeast Asian countries.

February 04 , 2016

Special Fruit and Bfruit enter strategic alliance

Portuguese berry grower group Bfruit has entered into an agreement with Belgian distributor Special Fruit to market the popular raspberry varieties Kwanza and Kweli.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Pre-packaged lettuce linked to salmonella outbreak

An Australian company has voluntarily recalled its pre-packaged lettuce products after a salmonella outbreak announcement from Victorian authorities.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Kalei apple scales up with trials in the EU, U.S.

An apple variety developed in Queensland has had positive consumer feedback, while for orchardists it grows well in warm climates and shows resistance to apple scab.

February 04 , 2016

Vegetarianism, fresh-cut in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica opener

The produce sector has been urged to capitalize on healthy lifestyle trends in Germany, where there is also a need for more fresh-cut veggie options.

February 03 , 2016

Lidl UK pledges 100% sustainable banana sourcing

The supermarket is in the process of switching its banana sourcing model, pledging to complete the objective by the end of this year

February 03 , 2016

Germany: BayWa expands into exotic fruit business

German company BayWa plans to buy a majority share in TFC Holland B.V. for €28.7 million.

February 02 , 2016

Total Produce buys majority stake in U.S. produce group

California-based Progressive Produce has joined the likes of Oppy, Eco Farms and Gambles Group under Total Produce's North American umbrella.

February 02 , 2016

Biopesticides: A US$1.6 billion sector on the move

When the Biopesticide Industry Alliance began it had just five members. Now that number has swelled to 91 with a mix of large chemical companies and smaller, rapidly-growing innovators.

February 02 , 2016