Alarm as China allegedly detects Covid-19 on imported cherry packaging

The major development - which is yet to be officially confirmed by Chinese authorities - comes at a critical juncture just ahead of the key Chinese New Year sales period, has already dramatically affected the market conditions.

January 25 , 2021

Capexo to collaborate with Chiquita bananas in France

Capexo is collaborating with Chiquita to import their full assortment of bananas into the French market.

January 25 , 2021

Cocaine-containing bananas shipped to Canadian grocery stores in botched operation

The discovery happened on Feb. 24, 2019, when two separate grocery stores both found what they believed to be large bricks of illicit drugs, Global News reports.

January 25 , 2021

Midwest-developed EverCrisp apples now available

The Michigan Apple Committee recently announced the EverCrisp apple, a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji, now available U.S. consumer

January 25 , 2021

Oppy adds Southern Hemisphere grapes to Ocean Spray

Fruit marketer and distributor Oppy has announced a new grape program building on its exclusive partnership with Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families.

January 22 , 2021

Egyptian citrus exports to grow by 20 percent

The Egyptian citrus season has started well fuelled by strong demand and is likely to see a big increase in volumes this season, according to Vanguard.

January 22 , 2021

Chilean blueberries receive Heart-Check certification

Chilean blueberries have recently received the American Heart Association's Heart-Check certification just as promotion-focused months begin.

January 21 , 2021

India state renames dragon fruit 'lotus' amid souring relations with China

An Indian state's decision to rename dragon fruit because of the original name's "association with China" has set off a storm of jokes and memes.

January 21 , 2021

Crespo Organic mangos start season strong

Crespo Organic starts the 2021 mango season strong with high volumes earlier in the year and with new packaging options.

January 21 , 2021

California oranges look good in the long term despite potential problems, industry members say

The California citrus industry reports that oranges have strong sales and a bright outlook despite uncertainty and potential problems

January 21 , 2021