IFPA 2023 promotes healthier world; calls for industry to 'take action' 

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association delivered a State of the Industry address during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 19.

October 20 , 2023

A Promising Year for Chilean Stone Fruits: Controlled Atmosphere Innovation and Quality

Controlled Atmosphere plays a critical role in the export of stone fruits such as D'Agen plums or white-flesh nectarines, as it reduces the fruits' ripening rate by managing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

October 19 , 2023

WAPA revises Northern Hemisphere apple and pear forecast

The World Apple and Pear Association announced a revision of its August crop estimates, with further declines projected for both crops.

October 19 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Commencement of Jalisco's raspberry season causing dips in pricing

Prices witnessed a notable decrease over the course of week 40, however, pricing levels were still approximately 33% higher in comparison to the corresponding period in 2022.

October 19 , 2023

GrubMarket unveils innovation at GPFS 2023

The company and its ensemble of subsidiaries will exhibit their pioneering solutions and products. 

October 19 , 2023

USDA expands HLB quarantine in California

APHIS is adding portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in California to the quarantined areas.

October 19 , 2023

Mr. Avocado introduces two new ripening centers in China

Mr. Avocado, brand of ripened, ready-to-eat avocados, has completed the construction of its new ripening and distribution centers in Southwest China (Chengdu) and North China (Beijing).

October 18 , 2023

First 2023-24 Chilean cherry shipment arrives in Shanghai

The season's first shipment saw a decrease in volume, but with larges sizes and high sugar content.

October 18 , 2023

Fresh blueberry shipments to the U.S. keep falling

The intensity of the rains during February and March will be a determining factor in the volumes shipped in the last part of the season.

October 18 , 2023

California Walnuts volume up in 2023

With a 1% increase in production from 2022 and excellent quality expected due to favorable growing conditions, the 2023 crop is forecast at 1.52 billion pounds of inshell walnuts.

October 18 , 2023