Misfits ugly produce program takes grower adjustment, says Robinson Fresh

The ugly truth is that six billion pounds of fresh produce goes unused in the U.S. each year.

November 03 , 2016

Honeycrisp offspring variety to reach 2,000 U.S. stores this season

Honeybear Brands' Pazazz variety is clawing its way into a saturated market for new apples.

November 02 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte profits up despite banana sales decline in Q3

The group's avocado, fresh-cut and pineapple lines drove financial performance during the period.

November 02 , 2016

Importer to address key Chinese retail trend at PMA Fruittrade

An executive of QunFeng Fruit Chain says the price factor has fallen sharply down Chinese consumers' priority list.

November 02 , 2016

Argentine cherry shipper loses entire production to hail

A grower in the Neuquén region has lost 1,000MT of the fruit, following he describes as an 'unprecedented' weather phenomenon.

November 02 , 2016

Italy: Glenalta Food and GF Group set to merge

A major fresh produce importer and distributor is set to join forces with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company.

November 01 , 2016

Australian table grape exports could set new record, says ATGA

The head of the Australian Table Grape Association is predicting production to rise by 30% over the next 'two to five years'.

November 01 , 2016

USDA opens comment period for Colombian avocado access

Weeks after a conflict in the Mexican avocado industry caused supply issues in the U.S., Colombia is now on the final path to gaining market access.

November 01 , 2016

Naturipe Farms exec Verloop resigns

The marketing veteran has made a "significant and lasting" contribution to the company, in the words of CEO Dwight Ferguson.

October 31 , 2016

Peru reflects on successful avocado season

ProHass' Arturo Medina said volumes, prices and quality had all been good for the campaign that finished in September.

October 28 , 2016