Post Archive
U.S.: European cherry fruit fly detected in New York State
Detections of the serious pest had been made in several locations in nearby Canada in 2015 and 2016.
October 17 , 2017
California: Sunkist affiliate acquires LoBue Citrus packing operation
Porterville Citrus president Jim Phillips says the move positions the company for growth and a strong season ahead.
October 16 , 2017
NZ: T&G ponders sale of ENZAFoods
The sale of the apple processing business is being considered as part of a strategy to focus on the fresh produce market.
October 16 , 2017
U.S.: APHIS opens comments for proposed Mexican soursop, sapote imports
A total of four exotic Mexican fruits could soon gain access to the U.S.
October 16 , 2017
Lower early season Indian grape exports expected due to flooding
The extent of the damage on early table grapes is still unclear, but overall the industry expects a good export campaign.
October 16 , 2017
South African blueberry exports forecast to double in 2017-18
Two-thirds of South African blueberry plantings are less than three years old, and total hectarage is expected to double by 2022.
October 16 , 2017
Mexican papaya exports rise despite food safety scare
Could it be that consumers now have more faith in foodborne illness traceability, or would volumes have been greater still in the absence of this year's Maradol papaya-related salmonella outbreak?
October 16 , 2017
U.S.: Westlake-Miller changes name to Always Fresh Farms
Additionally, the leading strawberry producer was left fairly unscathed by Hurricane Irma with a positive season expected for 2017-18.
October 13 , 2017
U.S.: Bayer's tearless "Sunions" to make debut at PMA Fresh Summit
As the result of 30 years of research and breeding, the new onion with improved storage characteristics will be on show in New Orleans.
October 13 , 2017
South Africa forecasts lower stonefruit exports for 2017-18
However, new plantings coming into bearing will have a "significant impact" on the estimate.
October 13 , 2017
