Kellogg sued for US$5M over lack of strawberries in Pop-Tarts

The lawsuit seeks US$5 million and the plaintiff said she wanted more than "a strawberry taste, which she failed to receive, due to the relatively greater amount of pears and apples" in the filling.

October 29 , 2021

U.S.: Late summer avocado sales show double-digit vs 2019

The avocado category continued to experience softer sales as compared to the pandemic sales surge of 2020. However, when compared to 2019, the avocado category has recorded double-digit volume growth across all eight regions.

October 29 , 2021

USHBC announces details of 2021-2025 strategic plan for blueberries

The organization says the plan will ultimately unite industry stakeholders to work together toward making blueberries the world’s favorite fruit. 

October 29 , 2021

PMA and United Fresh announce new organization: International Fresh Produce Association

Co-CEOs of the new association, Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, were joined by Executive Committee members to share details including the Board of Directors.

October 29 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte announces banana, pineapple price increases

The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting the company, particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.

October 28 , 2021

Port of Seattle becomes the latest casualty of container congestion

Shipping companies including Maersk and MSC are dropping Seattle from the schedule of some of their services from this week due to port congestion.

October 28 , 2021

TOMRA Fresh Food launches new Dynamic Lane Balancer at its Innovation Expo

Fresh produce members will be able to see the Dynamic Lane Balancer and TOMRA's recently launched Cascade Singulator at its 2021 Innovation Expo taking place in Visalia, California on October 28.

October 28 , 2021

QIMA/WQS launches direct operations in Chile

QIMA/WQS focuses on food safety, quality and sustainability for different types of consumers within the industry around the world, fulfilling the highest quality from farm to transportation and retail.

October 28 , 2021

More companies recall onions linked to salmonella outbreak

The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections is linked to imported whole, fresh onions. There have been 652 recorded illnesses and 129 hospitalizations.

October 28 , 2021

Italy assesses storm damage on citrus amid expectations of lower volumes

Representatives of Unifrutti Europe and Oranfrizer provide their outlook for the 2021-22 season now getting underway, in the wake of a storm that hit Sicily.

October 28 , 2021