USDA forecasts volume rise for sweet cherry production

California is set for the sharpest growth percentage-wise but in volume Washington State takes the cake.

June 13 , 2017

U.S.: Chelan Fresh, Columbia Valley Fruit sign apple marketing agreement

The deal comes a little more than a month after Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit announced their merger.

June 13 , 2017

Dutch “fruit from the wall” concept debuts at London Produce Show

Refrigeration, produce perishability and logistics around stocking up the machine are all challenges ahead for implementing the innovation.

June 13 , 2017

Late Egyptian table grape season 'worries' Italian exporter

A major Italian shipper is looking to branch out from the European market to the Middle East as competition increases.

June 13 , 2017

Portugal: Blueberry exports expected to catch up with raspberries

The head of Portugal Fresh says the country will soon carry out its first pome fruit exports to Mexico.

June 13 , 2017

U.S.: Northwest pear crop 10% down on five-year average

Harvest is expected close to historical average pick dates, which are later than the last two seasons.

June 12 , 2017

Italy's VOG reaches agreement to grow Crimson Snow apples

The variety's global rights-holder plans to have 550 hectares planted by 2022.

June 12 , 2017

Spain: Valencian ag groups call for extension of glyphosate grace period

AVA-ASAJA hopes the EU will allow the world's most used herbicide in the market for another 15 years.

June 12 , 2017

Pomaexpo showcases new apple varieties in Chile

While conditions have meant Chile hasn't had the best year for coloring in apples, a recent event in Talca was a vibrant display of colorful diversity in new varieties.

June 12 , 2017

Boosting productivity, keeping labor in a tight-margin industry

Bowerman Blueberries operations manager Andrew Vantil discusses the measures and technologies his company has adopted to stay competitive.

June 12 , 2017