APS18 Preview I: Lisa Cork takes deep dive into omni-channel retailing

Branding and packaging expert Lisa Cork discusses the prospects of omni-channel retailing for fresh produce.

September 28 , 2018

Costa Rican strike eases, but pineapple exports remain limited

Industry association CANAPEP says the government is hopeful it can find a solution to the near-three-week strike by October.

September 28 , 2018

U.K.: Sunburst apple volume triples in second season

The future is bright for the orange-skinned apples, with exclusive distribution continuing at Waitrose and an expected 200,000 trees to be in the ground in the next six years in Europe. 

September 28 , 2018

VOG strengthens its team in preparation for the new apple season

September 26 , 2018

Chilean Pink Lady exports surpass projections

While it has been a positive season overall, there have been some challenges including a larger proportion of smaller size fruit.

September 26 , 2018

NZ: MPI releases thousands of seized fruit plants

A meeting between MPI and industry members to discuss the potential reaccreditation of the U.S.-based facility is scheduled for later this week.

September 25 , 2018

Emerson launches in-transit GO Real-Time CO2 Tracker

September 24 , 2018

Costa Rica: Strike causes heavy losses for pineapple, banana industries

A severe strike in Costa Rica over the last two weeks has affected the banana and pineapple industries, with the latter suffering multi-million dollar losses.

September 23 , 2018

Solidarity against strawberry sabotage: Community lifts Aussie grower spirits

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has echoed calls from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging people to eat more (carefully cut) strawberries, and some growers are already noticing a shift in consumer sentiment. 

September 21 , 2018

Australia: Needle found in mango as crisis continues

Needles were first reported in strawberries in the state of Queensland last week, but there have since been more than 100 cases in all six Australian states

September 20 , 2018