Post Archive
U.S.: Almost 100 sick as romaine lettuce-linked E. coli outbreak continues
The FDA has identified one farm as the sole source of romaine that affected consumers in Alaska, but there is no common link established in other cases other than that the lettuce was grown in Yuma, Arizona.
April 27 , 2018
U.S.: APHIS establishes new fruit fly quarantine area in Texas
The zone is about 57 miles south of an existing Mexican fruit fly quarantine area for San Perlita in Willacy County.
April 27 , 2018
Chile: Alcaino urges Chilean cherry exporters to build U.S. retail programs
With the country's production volume set to double in four to five years, the industry analyst said finding alternative markets would be a healthy proposal.
April 27 , 2018
U.S.: Savor Fresh Farms announces Kiss melon brand expansion
Snow Kiss has its own unique texture and flavor, as well as a "stunning" appearance with a white exterior and white flesh.
April 27 , 2018
Australia and U.S. unite to meet global horticulture challenges
Research priorities are likely to include smart farming, pollination, food science and a PHD exchange student program.
April 26 , 2018
Peru: Exponential growth for Cuzco avocados
Export markets include Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, China, the United States and Canada.
April 26 , 2018
Vietnamese fresh produce exports surge 39% in Q1
The sector got very close to notching US$1 billion in fruit and vegetable exports in the first three months of 2018.
April 26 , 2018
Wild Galapagos tomato shows strong resistance to pest insects
Scientists from the Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have found it can easily be interbred with more common cultivated tomatoes.
April 26 , 2018
Chilean cherry exports to double again within five years
The Chilean cherry season already has a huge impact on prices for "all fruit" in China, which certainly adds weight to forecasts from yesterday's Global Cherry Summit.
April 26 , 2018
Fresh Fruit TV: Disease-resistant banana trials in Australia
We visit the site of "killing fields" for bananas in northern New South Wales where some prospective varieties have survived and thrived.
April 26 , 2018
