Post Archive
U.S. NW to host Interpera Congress as global industry looks to ripen consumption
The question of how to boost pear consumption through exciting new varieties will be a key topic of the first annual pear event to be held in the U.S.
April 19 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 15, 2017
Chilean Granny Smith apples fetched good prices in the U.S. market in week 15.
April 19 , 2017
U.S.: Naturipe Farms offers increased blueberry volumes
A representative from the leading berry company expects to see peak volumes out of California from the second week of May into early June.
April 19 , 2017
California: War of words continues between ALRB, Gerawan Farming
The UFW has won a small victory against Gerawan Farming, but larger cases questioning the constitutionality of forced unionization are in the pipeline.
April 19 , 2017
U.K.: Tesco debuts pulp packaging for fresher mushrooms
The chain will pilot a new fully recyclable pulp punnet, which designed to prolong the shelf life of mushrooms by keeping out condensation.
April 19 , 2017
Australia, U.S. sign food safety recognition agreement
Australian exporters are now said to be in a "significantly stronger position" as produce suppliers to the U.S.
April 18 , 2017
NZ: American traveler deported for fruit smuggling
New Zealand biosecurity authorities have made an example of a traveler who could have potentially caused huge damages to the horticultural industry by not declaring a suitcase full of fruits and veggies.
April 18 , 2017
Chilean fields to yield more mandarins in 2017
Record export volumes across many citrus varieties are expected to be maintained for the Chilean industry this season.
April 18 , 2017
U.S.: Florida strawberry season "best in recent memory", says Wish Farms
The head of Wish Farms says rainfall in California helped boost prices for Florida strawberries this season, and reports a "favorable" domestic blueberry market.
April 18 , 2017
U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings
The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.
April 18 , 2017
