Post Archive
Australia: Sweeping changes set for asparagus, pomegranate imports
Frequent detections of thrips may lead to pre-shipment fumigation protocols for Mexican and Peruvian asparagus, and possibly U.S. pomegranates.
March 02 , 2018
Bayer close to winning EU approval for Monsanto deal
The European Commission is expected to issue a decision on the deal ahead of its April 5 deadline.
March 02 , 2018
U.K.: Asda creates 'Perfect for Proposal' avocado sticker
Smashed on toast, blended in a smoothie…assisting with marriage proposals?
March 02 , 2018
South Africa: Maluma Day attendance to soar amid strong global development
"The nice thing is that it’s not only about the cultivar itself - it’s become more and more 'where do we go with avocados?'"
March 02 , 2018
NZ: Zespri postpones red variety release decision until 2019
The organization says it needs to take more time to fully understand the scope and scale of the risks.
March 01 , 2018
Mission Produce launches new packaging for imperfect avocados
“This is agriculture and not every piece of fruit is picture perfect. We created Emeralds in the Rough to showcase how beautiful and tasty every avocado is even when it’s blemished."
March 01 , 2018
Acquisitions drive massive profit growth for Total Produce in 2017
The Irish multinational faced less favorable market conditions in North America but overall its like-for-like revenue was still up 4%.
March 01 , 2018
Dutch supermarket opens world's first plastic-free aisle
"There is absolutely no logic in wrapping something as fleeting as food in something as indestructible as plastic."
March 01 , 2018
NZ turns away fourth vessel over stink bug detections
Almost 600 bugs were found on the Japan-origin vessel, 12 of them alive.
March 01 , 2018
Spain: Peach, apricot growers worst hit by Murcia frosts
Farmers in the agricultural hub are estimated to have incurred damages in excess of €20 million.
March 01 , 2018
