Upcoming season looks peachy for South African stonefruit

A steady increase in planting area and good weather conditions have contributed to a bullish export crop forecast in South Africa.

October 20 , 2015

Fyffes invests US$45M in melon, banana expansion

Fyffes could see its U.S. melon import capacity grow by a quarter this upcoming season, thanks to new investments in Central America.

October 20 , 2015

U.S.: California Walnut Board to launch national TV ad campaign

A major TV, print and digital advertising campaign is anticipated to deliver 4.5 billion impressions to U.S. adults.

October 20 , 2015

Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading

Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.

October 19 , 2015

Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'

The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.

October 19 , 2015

Aussie Farmers Direct wins app design prize

An app that "makes customers feel like they’re physically standing in a supermarket" has won a prestigious design prize in Australia.

October 19 , 2015

Chile: Weather to cause 'significant decline' in cherry volumes, says Garces

Chile's leading cherry exporter says a combination of various weather issues will reduce production volumes and delay the season.

October 16 , 2015

Kloosterboer embarks on Rotterdam Cool Port cold storage project

Total Produce B.V. is on board as a tenant of a Rotterdam terminal set for development that will have 40,000 temperature-controlled pallet spaces.

October 16 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte recalls apples after suspected Listeria detection

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. is recalling several hundred boxes of apples across nine U.S. states due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

October 15 , 2015

"Nobody expected such a slow start" to Argentina's blueberry deal

The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has further revised its export forecast downward.

October 15 , 2015