The new blackberries bewitching British buyers

We take a look at the new varieties marketed by leading berry companies which are helping lift purchasing patterns amongst U.K. consumers.

August 09 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 31, 2017

A combination of high volumes and low demand has led to a strong fall in lemon prices in the U.S.

August 09 , 2017

U.S.: Zespri SunGold wins PMA foodservice award

Chef Domenica Catelli prepared an open-faced pulled pork slider with the kiwifruit prepared three ways at the annual event.

August 08 , 2017

U.S.: Port Manatee container volume sets annual record

The rise is partly attributed to Del Monte's ongoing transition from breakbulk shipping for Central American produce.

August 08 , 2017

U.S.: National Potato Council expects SAGARPA to appeal import ruling

The entity's head expects there to be more certainty on exactly what the ruling means as the week progresses.

August 08 , 2017

SH Pratt goes bananas for “world-class” London Gateway handling facility

The new state-of-the-art multi-chambered warehouse will handle produce before it gets distributed across the U.K.

August 08 , 2017

One-minute pathogen detection device could be food safety game changer

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is not a term that exactly rolls off the tongue, but its application in handheld devices has the potential to change the food industry as we know it.

August 08 , 2017

U.S.: Salmonella papaya recall extended to second brand

The FDA is working to identify additional brands affiliated with the suspected source of contaminated papayas from a Mexican farm..

August 08 , 2017

Mexican table grapes reach Australian shores

Can late Sonora spring grapes capture a chunk of the Australian winter market?

August 07 , 2017

U.S.: West Coast port workers ratify contract extension

Two-thirds of workers at 29 ports in California, Oregon and Washington voted to approve the three-year extension.

August 07 , 2017