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While peak volumes will likely see a significant delay compared to last year, the season is expected to kick off earlier, according to an industry representative.

Following recent collaboration on a number of projects, Jenkins Group has announced it is taking a 50% equity stake in CR Automation.

PRESS RELEASE As the tomato category continues to proliferate, buyers are discovering reliable, high quality heirloom tomatoes from Guatemala. Several Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) members are marketing heirloom tomatoes to help retail and foodservice customers increase the flavor and excitement of their tomato offerings year-round. Southern Specialties has been involved in heirloom tomatoes from […]

PRESS RELEASE Portland, Ore. - Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has been awarded US$1,540,830 in the second round of the Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) funding - part of the U.S. government's larger trade mitigation relief package. Between the two allocations, the organization has received a total of US$2.1 million in funding to be used for promotional […]

The super-repellent coatings will protect fresh produce from cross-contamination along the supply chain, reducing foodborne illnesses, says AgriLife Research.

The Chilean citrus industry has sought market access to China for many years and hopes to achieve it in November, with Chinese inspectors currently on a 10-day tour of numerous growing regions.

PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, CA – Eco Farms is no stranger to helping feed those less fortunate and that was in full effect the last couple weekends at events in Los Angeles, CA. On August 4, Eco Farms was the official Avocado sponsor at the 7th Annual Angel City Avocado Festival and donated all proceeds […]

"We’re now also poised to diversify into other tremendously economically important fruit crops – through organic growth, acquisitions or both -- and to expand our IP and genetics’ footprint,” says Sun World International's new CEO.

Scientists have sequenced the avocado genome, shedding light on the ancient origins of the fruit and laying the groundwork for future improvements to farming and breeding programs.

While there has been no sign of the Queensland fruit fly since July, Biosecurity New Zealand is resuming baiting and more intensive trapping in Northcote.