U.S.: Florida ag damages from Irma estimated at US$2.5B

Losses from citrus alone make up more than a quarter of the total.

October 06 , 2017

Hail hits blueberry production in Argentine region

Blueberry production in Northeastern Argentina looks like it will still be up on last year's figure despite the impacts of hail over the weekend.

October 06 , 2017

Banana packing house burnt down in the Philippines

Suspected communist rebels have reportedly attacked the facility owned by multinational Sumifru.

October 06 , 2017

Australia: Fruit imports hindered by pre-clearance withdrawal, claims AHEIA chief

"I certainly see it presenting difficulties to our trade relationships," says AHEIA CEO Dominic Jenkin.

October 06 , 2017

Rainfall in Chile likely to affect cherry production, says expert

Pollination and fruit set could be hindered in many cherry orchards due to the weather, but overall a good season is still expected.

October 06 , 2017

Positive signs for upcoming U.S. Pink Lady season

The head of Pink Lady America noted Southern Hemisphere imports in 2017 seem to have been lower than previous years.

October 05 , 2017

Canada: "Very unusual" cherry season for Jealous Fruits

The company is undergoing an aggressive expansion plan with production set to triple within five years.

October 05 , 2017

U.S.: NIFA to distribute US$48M for specialty crop grants in FY2018

The amount builds on the US$400 million granted to date through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).

October 05 , 2017

Australia: AgPick harvesting system aids seasonal worker management

A technology developed in Adelaide has facilitated the move to directly contracting seasonal workers at a leading Queensland fruit farming operation.

October 05 , 2017

Opinion: 10 big shifts in the U.K. fresh produce market

From a new-look ready meal, to exotic fruits, to fashionable foodies and the newly available Squaffles and Snowbergines, the U.K. fresh produce market is experiencing some huge changes.

October 05 , 2017