Chile: PMA Seminar addresses logistical challenges for fruit exports

Key players from the Chilean fruit industry gathered on Wednesday for a PMA Breakfast Seminar addressing one of the sector's most critical areas.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Hepatitis A outbreak "potentially linked" to blackberries, says FDA

So far, a total of 11 people have gotten sick, six of them in Nebraska. Six people have been hospitalized.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers in line with 2017 season

U.S. table grape inventory volumes reported to the USDA have fallen over the last couple of weeks and are on par with 2017.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Farm Workforce Modernization Act passage welcomed by industry

Passage of the Farm Workforce Moderniation Act is seen as "the most significant modernization of the agricultural labor system in more than three decades".

November 21 , 2019

Walmart revamps produce section to "refresh" shopping experience

The produce section is an integral part of the grocery shopping experience, or at least Walmart thinks so as it revamps its produce department's design.

November 21 , 2019

South Korea opens doors to Mexican grapes

A new deal for Mexican grapes brings good news to Sonoran producers as they gained access to the South Korean market this Monday.

November 21 , 2019

Zespri takes action against illegal Chinese SunGold plantings

After an attempt to pursue an individual who sold the SunGold kiwifruit to China, Zespri files case against Chinese growers over its trademarked variety.

November 21 , 2019

Sun World announces new grape licensees in Chile and Peru

Three companies in the key South American grape-producing countries will now have access to Sun World's genetics.

November 21 , 2019

South African company strikes deal to grow Taiwanese TR4-resistant banana variety

The South African company's partnership with Taiwan will lead to trails of the variety and offer a "viable option to banana growers" to combat the disease.

November 21 , 2019

More land going to organic farming in Southeast Asia

With the potential to contribute to sustainable food security and improve livelihood in rural areas, organic farming in Asia shows a lot of potential.

November 20 , 2019