New Tasmanian apple variety enters Australian market

The Southern Bliss is expected to debut in Australia this July. With a sweet flavor, the new cultivar hopes to charm local consumers in a market currently dominated by the Pink Lady variety.

April 03 , 2023

U.S. food prices may decrease in 2023

In 2021-22, retail prices experienced a record spike of 11%, the highest in over 40 years according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). 

April 03 , 2023

Taylor Farms and Driscoll’s provide $2M in disaster relief funds for California floods

Many of these companies employees, independent workers, and farmworkers have lived in these regions for years, and for many, their livelihoods have been severely affected by the flood. 

March 31 , 2023

Spain introduces new mandarin variety

The Kino mandarin was bred by the University of California Riverside (UCR) by improving the original hybrid Kinnow LS variety to reduce the presence of seeds to a minimum.

March 31 , 2023

Sharp increase in Latin American avocado exports over past years

Latin America currently produces 75% of all avocados in the market worldwide. Countries like Mexico and Colombia have more than doubled their volumes in the last decade, showing the favorable conditions for the fruit in the region. 

March 31 , 2023

Jalisco grape production is underway

Moving into the 2023 Sonora season, Nogales-based company Divine Flavor is expected to improve upon last season's numbers.

March 31 , 2023

Hailstorms cause major setbacks for South African apple and pear industry

Due to hail storms that occurred in late November and early December, it is anticipated that both apples and pears will experience a decline in export figures for the 2023 season. 

March 30 , 2023

Hass Avocado Board welcomes new industry leaders

The specialized training and real-world experience seeks to secure strong leadership for the sector’s future. 

March 30 , 2023

China has diverse international fruit sources

Thailand’s 2022 fruit exports to China were valued at $5.0 billion, and had a volume of 1.4 million tons.

March 30 , 2023

South African table grape industry celebrates successful 2022-23 China campaign launch

Table grapes have long been a favorite fruit in China and consumers are eager to sample new varieties in novel shapes and colors that are sweeter and crisper than ever before.

March 30 , 2023