U.S.: Overarching brand has "monumental" implications for produce industry

Tongue-in-cheek with celebrity backing, a new "superhero meets sports" brand for fruits and vegetables called FNV is poised to change the way the U.S. public interacts with produce.

February 26 , 2015

Ireland dragging heels on fairtrade bananas, new report claims

While Irish retailers have been slow on the uptake of fairtrade bananas, two stores recently committed to stock 100% fairtrade pears.

February 26 , 2015

Russian ruble devaluation hits pome fruit exporters in Argentina, Chile

Even though Russia cut off a large chunk of its apple supply last year with the import ban, South American shippers say the country is largely unable to pay good enough prices for their fruit.

February 25 , 2015

Australia: Cyclone Marcia hits "two years' income" for some growers

Some growers have been hit hard by Cyclone Marcia while timing has been very lucky for others.

February 24 , 2015

Washington apple industry applauds U.S. West Coast port breakthrough

After missing "critical shipping opportunities", the Washington Apple Commission is pleased the ports are back up and running.

February 24 , 2015

German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015

NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple

A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.

February 23 , 2015

Solar-powered produce dehydrator developed in Chile

The creator of a dehydrator that uses renewable energy says it protects produce quality.

February 20 , 2015

U.S.: Del Monte shares fall despite strong result

Tomatoes and melons showed the biggest percentage sales increases at Fresh Del Monte in the fourth quarter.

February 18 , 2015

Compagnie Fruitiere to expand organic production, open new hospital

From corporate social responsibility to ships that use less fuel, a French company is developing on several fronts of its €800 million produce business.

February 17 , 2015