Post Archive
U.S.: More people fall ill in lettuce-linked E. coli outbreak
The multistate outbreak has caused an unusually high hospitalization rate compared to most E. coli cases, while almost 10% of the people affected to date have developed kidney failure.
April 18 , 2018
Australia: US$3.9M research project to put systems approach on the table
While systems approach pest mitigation is par for the course in many fresh produce-exporting nations, in Australia it is not as widespread.
April 18 , 2018
Australia: Costa Group CEO to chair agtech innovator
“I have always searched for game-changing technology and I am convinced that The Yield will make a major contribution to the future success of the global agriculture industry,” says Harry Debney.
April 18 , 2018
India: APM Terminals launches integrated cold chain solutions
A company executive highlights India has seen an increasing demand for temperature and humidity controlled products.
April 18 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 15, 2018
Pricing for the first Chilean kiwifruit of the season was strong across both coasts of the U.S. in week 15.
April 18 , 2018
U.S.: Fair Food Program releases 2017 annual report
With a market-based enforcement approach to social accountability, the program involving some of the USA’s leading tomato growers and buyers saw positive results in its sixth year.
April 18 , 2018
Peruvian pomegranate volumes set to rise in 2018
Growth is expected to continue into the U.S. market but limitations in the export protocol may slow it down somewhat.
April 18 , 2018
Even a small impact from Chinese tariffs would "hurt" Californian almond farmers
With the world's leading almond grower now facing higher tariffs in China, competitors like Australia may stand to benefit.
April 18 , 2018
The Piñata Podcast: The ideas people
Piñata Farms maintenance manager Dean Lindsay shares some of his ingenuity in adapting equipment to the specific needs of different crops.
April 17 , 2018
Mission Produce launches "Avocado Intel" service
Mission expects the service will offer timely and helpful data to customers and lead to overall improvement for the category.
April 17 , 2018
