Post Archive

U.K. music festivalgoers circumvent unusual pineapple ban

"Pineapplegate is here", tweeted a band whose fans often take the tropical fruit to concerts.
August 29 , 2017

California: CDFA establishes HLB quarantine area in Riverside, San Bernardino

The quarantine in parts of the two counties is in response to a recent detection of citrus greening in a local tree.
August 28 , 2017

U.S.: C.H. Robinson releases Hurricane Harvey advisory

C.H. Robinson vice president Dan Ryan gives a rundown of how the disaster is impacting transport nodes and logistics in southern Texas and Louisiana.
August 28 , 2017

U.K.: Landmark Brexit survey reveals EU worker exodus

Research has shown that 47% of horticultural businesses said EU nationals were thinking about leaving Britain.
August 28 , 2017

California strawberry industry awarded US$8.8M to manage diseases

"These USDA grants will help our strawberry farmers thrive," said Congressman Jimmy Panetta.
August 28 , 2017

SB Group affiliates join forces to form Giddings Fruit

The rebranded group has 30,000MT of fruit production across its operations in the Americas.
August 28 , 2017

China surpasses Canada as U.S. Northwest's leading cherry export market

The feat was achieved during a record season for production volumes.
August 28 , 2017

Itochu invests in Serbian raspberry company through Dole subsidiary

It has acquired a minority stake in Master Fruits, which is aiming to boost sales to more areas of Europe.
August 28 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan apple forecast reflects spring frost damage

While production figures are far lower year-on-year, an industry represented has highlighted there will still be plenty of apples for consumers.
August 28 , 2017

Mexican avocado growers aim for Guinness World Record with biggest guacamole

Growers from the state of Jalisco are set to use 4.2MT of avocados for the record-smashing feat.
August 28 , 2017