South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga

The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia. 

May 17 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 19, 2017

Low volumes of Californian lemons and Navels created good market conditions in the U.S. in week 19.

May 17 , 2017

U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate

The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.

May 17 , 2017

Dole's Asian fresh produce and global packaged food businesses back in black

Through its continued focus on more lucrative products like bananas and expansion into new lines like smoothies, the group is also forecasting a 17% rise in profit for the coming year.

May 17 , 2017

Argentine authorities destroy 30,222 citrus plants in Jujuy

With potential U.S. access around the corner, Argentina's authorities have taken a tough stance against a nursery for not keeping plants under cover.

May 16 , 2017

Mexico: Michoacán avocado area makes pest-free status request

Some 170mi away from the state's major production area of Uruapan, Zitácuaro reportedly has around 5,000 growers who want improved export access possibilities.

May 16 , 2017

Former Fresh Del Monte president sells off new shares

After the stock almost hit a 12-month low earlier this month, director Hani El-Naffy's sold off the majority of newly acquired shares to the tune of US$9.4 million.

May 16 , 2017

Feeding America vows to dedicate greater share to fruits & veggies

The USA's largest hunger-relief organization will work toward making fruits and vegetables nearly half of the food it distributes.

May 16 , 2017

U.K.: Fresh produce availability opens up 'amazing possibilities' for creative recipes

Two popular TV chefs, who will be cooking at the London Produce Show, highlight new possibilities resulting from the increasing availability of exotic produce.

May 16 , 2017

Opinion: How does the UFW still have influence in Sacramento?

In March, the Monterey County Superior Court awarded more than US$1.1 million in penalties and unpaid wages against the UFW.

May 16 , 2017