Post Archive
Update: Hunts Point Produce Market strike averted
If it goes ahead the strike would be the Teamsters' first at the Hunts Point Produce Market, the world's largest, in three decades.
January 16 , 2018
South African drought prompts another downgrade for table grape crop
With three of the country's five grape-growing regions in the drought-stricken Western Cape, SATI has announced further cuts to the production forecast.
January 16 , 2018
Peruvian blueberry exports grew 57% in 2017
China received 10% of Peruvian blueberry exports in the first full year the fruit was allowed into the Asian country.
January 16 , 2018
Chile: Iniagrape-one volumes set to double during current season
Iniagrape-one is finding favor in the world's biggest table grape markets, and breeders are now busy evaluating a possible red seedless follow-up.
January 16 , 2018
Major European organic kiwifruit grower invests in laser labeling
On the back of customer feedback, Italy-based AgricolliBio is now set to expand the use of the technology into exotics and other products.
January 16 , 2018
Naturipe celebrates social media "Braspberry" craze
The California-based berry company has announced a social media sweepstakes based on the term coined by Justin Timberlake, and will be donating funds to hurricane relief.
January 16 , 2018
U.S. lifts import ban on citrus from Moroccan region
The restrictions had been in place for a little more than a year as a result of detections of live Medfly at a U.S. port of entry.
January 16 , 2018
Australia: John Lloyd to step down from CEO role at Hort Innovation
"Everything we do in horticulture allows people to live happier, healthier, longer and more productive lives – this has been reflected in the tremendous growth of the sector over the past 10 years.," Lloyd said.
January 15 , 2018
OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas
One of the largest growers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with a Peruvian company to bring exclusive varieties to the Americas.
January 15 , 2018
Colombia: Cocaine seized in banana chips shipment intended for EU market
Almost half a ton of the illicit substance was intercepted by police in Cartagena.
January 15 , 2018
