Post Archive
U.S. blueberry prices stay strong despite Peruvian volume surge
A flood of Peruvian blueberries over recent weeks has failed to dampen what a Giumarra representative describes as 'skyrocketing' prices.
September 28 , 2015
Strike upsets South African fruit packhouse
Several arrests have been made at violent protests involving a major South African pome fruit packing plant.
September 28 , 2015
U.S.: Watermelon a "foodservice powerhouse", claims NWPB
Research has shown watermelons are one of the fastest growing fruits on U.S. salad menus.
September 28 , 2015
Brazil set to open for Peruvian citrus
A Peruvian diplomat believes the country will have a good marketing window in Brazil once citrus imports are permitted.
September 28 , 2015
Mexico: Scientist uses plant hormone crystals to grow larger fruits
A process used to prepare malt for beer has been successfully applied to fruit to improve certain characteristics.
September 28 , 2015
U.S. intercepts 'immense' cocaine load in Costa Rican produce cases
A shipment of drugs worth US$6 million was described as 'cleverly stashed' in a consignment from Central America.
September 28 , 2015
Dole farmer pesticide case to be revisited
Hundreds of Central American banana workers who allege pesticide use caused health problems have been granted a rehearing of their case against Dole Food Company.
September 25 , 2015
U.S.: Oneonta sees heightened market for large-sized apples
Fires have burned nearly one million acres in Washington State, but apple growers are 'staying the course' to deliver quality fruit at home and abroad.
September 25 , 2015
U.S.: H-E-B to donate salad bars in Texas schools
A Texan school district outside San Antonio will now give children access to healthier lunches, thanks to a generous donation as part of the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign.
September 25 , 2015
U.K.: Fruit seller prosecuted for stocking rotting produce
South African Cripps Pink apples were among the fruit found to be in an unmarketable condition on display in a U.K. shop.
September 25 , 2015
