Year 2017 in Review

Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks us through the biggest stories of 2017 while sharing a few personal "fruit firsts" and ideas for 2018.

December 27 , 2017

12 days of avoiding Christmas food waste

U.K.-based It's Fresh! has created top tips for consumers showing how they can reduce the amount of dumped food this festive season with some smart tactics and leftover recipe ideas.

December 21 , 2017

From Granny Smiths to garlic mushrooms: Koppert's microgreens add unexpected flavors to NYPS

"Very simply, we are a mix between Willy Wonka and Indiana Jones," says the general manager of the Koppert Cress' U.S. division.

December 20 , 2017

U.S.: Social media a "fantastic vehicle" for consumer interaction, says Brooks Tropicals

Marketing director Mary Ostlund says that for businesses, using social media can be like "going down a black hole."

December 19 , 2017

Opinion: Non-GMO madness

"I am not unilaterally for or against GMOs. I am in favor of knowing all the facts from both sides of the conversation and forming one’s own opinion," says Karen Caplan of Frieda's as a disclaimer.

December 19 , 2017

U.S.: Chelan Fresh markets first commercial crop of home-grown Rockit apples

While the apple may be proving popular with consumers, a company executive noted the plastic tube packaging has perhaps led to confusion.

December 19 , 2017

NZ: Hulbert steps down as T&G Global CEO

The company has undergone significant changes and expansion worldwide under Hulbert's tenure as CEO.

December 18 , 2017

Argentina exporting more cherries via Chile

In what looks set to be a record year for volume, the sector is increasingly making the most of faster shipping services from the Chilean port of Valparaiso to tap into Asian market demand.

December 18 , 2017

Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign

Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.

December 18 , 2017

Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade

"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.

December 18 , 2017