U.K. retailer to stock Thai mango plums

Like a mango with an edible peel and the texture of a plum, the 'plango' is the latest exotic introduction at Marks & Spencer.

April 08 , 2015

Chile: Irrigation still off-line for Atacama growers

Weeks of production compromised and 6,000 horticultural laborers potentially out of work; this is the damage left by flooding in a normally very dry part of Chile.

April 07 , 2015

U.S.: New president for Dole Food Company

Dole has announced its president C. Michael Carter will be retiring, and has looked internally for his replacement.

April 07 , 2015

China: Branding is more than just a logo, Zespri rep tells Shanghai forum

During PMA Fresh Connections: China, leaders from some of the most iconic names in produce discussed the building blocks behind good branding.

April 07 , 2015

Arctic apple developer eyes all North American market segments

The Okanagan Specialty Fruits head says "prospects are huge" for the GM apple following regulatory approval for the U.S. and Canada.

April 06 , 2015

U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms

Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".

April 03 , 2015

Chilean govt pledges U$4.8M for irrigation recovery after floods

Representatives of Fresh Del Monte and Frutícola Atacama discuss flood effects in northern Chile, where funding is on its way for recovery.

April 01 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 detected in Pakistan, Lebanon

A Dutch scientist has confirmed outbreaks of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV in Lebanon and Pakistan, but communication issues may be a challenge in containing the disease's spread.

March 31 , 2015

U.S.: Gerawan upbeat for new crop and unfazed by exchange rates

California's largest stonefruit grower says the strong dollar is not affecting overseas demand for its upcoming crop.

March 31 , 2015

U.S.: Driscoll's stands behind Sakuma Brothers Farms

Amid calls for a boycott, Driscoll's says previous union claims against a berry supplier have been resolved and it has no place intervening in labor negotiations.

March 30 , 2015