Post Archive
U.S.: California Avocado Commission exec receives PMA award
Jan DeLyser was presented with the 2016 Robert L. Carey Leadership Award, in recognition of her 'exceptional commitment' to the produce industry.
October 17 , 2016
Major Argentine pome fruit exporter closes packhouse
A company owned by Belgium's Univeg has reportedly closed the facility due to a lack of profitability.
October 17 , 2016
U.S.: Melissa's Produce trials pre-cut jackfruit pack
While jackfruit may be one of the hottest up-and-comer fruits right now, it can be quite unwieldy in its whole fruit form.
October 17 , 2016
U.S.: How will the Mexican strike affect other avocado suppliers?
Mexico's recent strike may have more long-term impacts for other avocado suppliers to the U.S. market.
October 17 , 2016
Silbermann: "Build bridges rather than walls"
Bryan Silbermann passed on the bouquet of leadership to Kathy Burns in his last PMA Fresh Summit State of the Industry address today.
October 14 , 2016
Phoenix Media Network, Yentzen Consulting join forces
FreshFruitPortal.com will now form part of the same global network that includes publications such as PerishableNews.com and Produce Business Magazine.
October 14 , 2016
Mexican avocado conflict leads to U.S. supply shortage
While the worker strike in a key Mexican growing region appears to be ending, U.S.-bound exports have been dramatically affected over the last couple of weeks.
October 14 , 2016
Europe: Red-fleshed apple project enters commercial phase
An international group of major apple companies is planning to take its novel varieties to key growing regions around the world.
October 14 , 2016
Driscoll's to include more growers in Fair Trade berry program
The initiative is set to add blackberries and blueberries to the program which delivers extra funds to community projects through all certified berries sold.
October 14 , 2016
Florida's orange volumes continue to plummet
Florida's Valencia orange volumes are projected to be down by a fifth this season, while other citrus categories also see substantial declines.
October 14 , 2016
