U.S.: Wish Farms offers year-round blackberries amid 'tremendous growth'

Wish Farms is now sourcing blackberries from Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina and California.

October 19 , 2016

T&G Global to harvest Peruvian grapes in overseas production "first foray"

New Zealand's largest fruit and vegetable exporter is set to plant 200 hectares or mainly seedless varieties by the end of 2017, and may even begin trialling blueberries in the future.

October 19 , 2016

Australia: Freshmax signs stonefruit licensing deal with Provedo

Freshmax's export manager believes the Spanish breeder's varieties will be well received in the recently opened Chinese market.

October 19 , 2016

Ecuador ships first ever mangoes to China

Ecuador's mango industry expects to ship 3,000 boxes per week to its new market that opened in January.

October 18 , 2016

U.S. lifts restrictions on Moroccan citrus imports

APHIS says Moroccan authorities have worked 'diligently' to resolve issues that led to the banning of citrus imports in January this year.

October 18 , 2016

Mexico: APEAM confirms harvest has resumed

APEAM has confirmed pickers are back in the fields and the industry is set to ship more than 40 million pounds of the fruit to the U.S. this week.

October 18 , 2016

U.S.: Shanley Farms' finger lime pearls a "game-changer" for foodservice

Jim Shanley has launched a new format for selling processed finger lime pearls which could breathe more life into the fruit's commercial prospects.

October 18 , 2016

California processor wins US Foods innovation award

Gold Coast Packing has been named 'Fresh Innovation Vendor of the Year' for its Riced Cauliflower and Cut & Washed Broccoli Leaves.

October 18 , 2016

Dole and Disney team up to co‐brand fresh produce

An assortment of fresh produce items featuring Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel characters will be on sale at U.S. retailers this fall.

October 17 , 2016

U.S.: California Avocado Commission exec receives PMA award

Jan DeLyser was presented with the 2016 Robert L. Carey Leadership Award, in recognition of her 'exceptional commitment' to the produce industry.

October 17 , 2016