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Apple grower and importer HoneyBear Brands told us about the strong import season, organic production and marketing during a pandemic.

Authorities are investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to the recalled onions that have sickened 640 Americans in 43 states, as well as 239 Canadians.

New plans to invest further in disease resistant bananas were unveiled by Dole in Latin America.

New dates have been announced for two events - the inaugural Agricultural Water Summit and the third annual edition of the Global Cherry Summit.

PRESS RELEASE Manus Bio Inc. (Manus Bio), a leader in the production of complex natural products through advanced bio-fermentation, and STK Bio-Ag Technologies (STK), an innovator of botanical and ‘hybrid’ crop protection solutions, are announcing a collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize a series of natural plant-based active ingredients as new and highly-efficacious biopesticide products. […]

PRESS RELEASE As Chilean apple growers prepare for the upcoming harvest season, they’ll have access to a new harvest management solution thanks to AgroFresh’s near-harvest Harvista™ 1.3 SC technology, which helps to deliver high-quality fruit and create harvest management flexibility for apple and pear growers. Harvista’s unique and innovative mode of action inhibits the perception […]

Florida-based Ayco Farms says it is experiencing a "substantial increase" in bagged asparagus sales to some of its largest retail customers as consumer trends are changing in today's economy. “Bagged asparagus grabbed attention and seems to have kept traction due to consumer trends and the convenience of packaged produce,” says Avi Nir, Ayco CEO. “We see consumers buying […]

T&G Global CEO Gareth Edgecombe says despite unprecedented COVID-19 challenges, the company's results demonstrate that its ongoing transformation is shifting the business forward.

With a sweet, tangy taste, the berries have a flavor profile that combines elements of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

The 2020 forecast from Prongosfruit revealed that apple production will likely drop by 1% year-on-year, while pear production will rise by 12%.