Fresh produce industry news and analysis from North America.
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
Production of Applause and Epic Crisp set to ramp up in next five years
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Group reveals survey findings and launches North America-based ’You’re Welcome’ campaign
Steve Nelson, director at the newly restructured Plant Sciences Genetics, talks to Fruitnet about the current state of the berry market, new varieties and future opportunities for the category
Oregon fresh blueberry crop up 145 per cent with high quality fruit
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
Suspension follows security concerns, current shipments and shipments from other Mexican states not affected
Michael Schadler takes over from Todd Fryhover after 18 years in the role
Industry veteran is named as chairman of the board at the US-based post-harvest solutions specialist
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Early season crop boasts uniform colour, large size and high Brix levels
Avocados have become a world-renowned superfood due to the rising public health awareness in recent years and fruit’s abundant nutritional benefits have helped its per capita consumption reach new heights worldwide.
Asia’s avocado trade trends upwards, with China overtaking Japan as the region’s largest importer for the first time in 2023
Study finds US retail customers are hungry for a larger variety of table grape brands, and are willing to pay for premium products
Autumncrisp sampling, multi-channel marketing and social media influencers draw shoppers to the US retailer
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
The partnership looks to optimise agricultural lighting through advanced data integration
Companies say they will co-commercialise a new patented technology to extend shelf-life and bring fresher berries to The Fruitist brand
International Fresh Produce Association releases new reports studying the impact of agriculture labour crisis on food security
Group says it will continue to focus on new business strategy and the launch of Trudi’s as part of its growth ambitions
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
Despite being a major producer of apples and citrus, India remains reliant on imports to meet growing domestic demand, and Foodcareplus’s latest collaboration aims to remove uncertainty and ensure efficient and reliable logistics
Group says that ”a healthy crop of sweet and delicious citrus” will head to the port of Philadelphia in the coming days
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
Collaborations with G+FLAS and Pairwise will advance gene-editing initiatives for tomatoes and leafy greens
University said it will continue to work with nurseries and growers in the 20+ affected markets
Hort Connections special edition features keynote interviews with Costa and Muirs. Plus, event preview and spotlights on packaging & grading, citrus and kiwifruit
Leading US grape grower-shipper to introduce Applause at West Coast Produce Expo next month
Precision irrigation technology helps farmers improve water resource management and adapt to the effects of climate change
The US Highbush Blueberry Council is awarded US$1.3m from the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program