Post Archive
Turkish deputy PM flies to Russia to discuss sanctions
A Turkish delegation headed reportedly travelled to Russia on to discuss remaining sanctions on produce from the Mediterranean country.
April 19 , 2017
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
