Post Archive
StePac develops novel modified-humidity films for retail
The "first-of-its-kind” packaging solution could benefit produce items including avocados and berries.
February 16 , 2018
Chile releases cherry promotional video for Chinese New Year
The 2017-18 Chilean cherry season had seen record exports in excess of 36 million boxes.
February 16 , 2018
Opinion: California growers inspire with resiliency, optimism after the Thomas Fire
CDFA head Karen Ross reflects on a recent visit hosted by the California Avocado Commission.
February 16 , 2018
Australia: Fruit fly discovered outside Tasmanian control area
The discovery comes as the control zone was extended due to a separate suspected larvae detection close to the previous border.
February 16 , 2018
Avocado imports overtake bananas for the first time ever in the U.S.
The country's total annual fruit imports have risen by close to US$6 billion since 2013.
February 15 , 2018
Chilean table grape exporters face U.S. market challenges
Suppliers say the poor condition of the Flame seedless variety from Chile has brought down the market across the board.
February 15 , 2018
South Africa in line for record citrus crop
Expectations come despite drought impacts but exporters will still have to contend with new EU regulations and a challenging exchange rate.
February 15 , 2018
U.S.: Port of Philadelphia receives largest ever container vessel
Most of the cargo was fruit including table grapes, peaches, plums, pears and blueberries from Chile and Peru.
February 14 , 2018
Australia: Montague starts Smitten-branded apple season
Developed by the same New Zealand institute that bred Jazz, Smitten is an early season apple that looks like Gala but is stripier and firmer fleshed.
February 14 , 2018
NZ turns away vessel after stink bug detections
Kiwifruit Vine Health has praised MPI response to the situation, which was only realized after hundreds of cards had been unloaded.
February 14 , 2018
