Mexican banana brand picks up where Chiquita left off

Groupe Cabal has launched the 'Bananas de Mexico' brand in a bid to change perceptions, incorporating growers left behind by Chiquita's new approach to sourcing.

February 10 , 2016

France: Food waste is a crime as of today

As a pioneering new law begins in France that bans supermarkets from destroying or throwing away food, discussion mounts about the need for similar legislation around Europe.

February 10 , 2016

Super Bowl space avocados ad scores touchdown

USA Today’s Ad Meter has placed Avocados from Mexico's Super Bowl spot as among the most popular during the event.

February 09 , 2016

Exchange rates can't be 'basis for business', says South African grape exec

SATI CEO Willem Bestbier is optimistic for the season ahead and aims for more accurate crop updates thanks to a new forum.

February 09 , 2016

Peru: Camposol earnings more than triple in Q4

Higher volumes of blueberries, tangerines, mangoes and seafood led to phenomenal growth in Camposol's EBITDA late last year.

February 08 , 2016

Southern Hemisphere pome fruit crop to drop in 2016

Sharp falls in Latin American harvests are set to drive down pome fruit production in the Southern Hemisphere this year.

February 08 , 2016

New fruit varieties on course for Egypt under UPOV

Egypt's expansion into new crops and cultivars could be bolstered by a new legal framework recently passed by parliament.

February 08 , 2016

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