Single bunch of grapes sells for US$11,000 in Japan

Ruby Roman grapes were developed in Ishikawa and first came to market in 2008. According to CNN, they've been hugely popular ever since; only a select number are sold to keep demand and exclusivity levels high.

July 10 , 2019

Turkish cherry industry confident of strong future in Europe despite rising competition

Production levels have been on the upswing from many EU countries over recent years - not only from the leading producers Italy, Greece and Spain, but also the likes of Germany and the U.K., which are key markets for Turkey.

July 10 , 2019

How California avocado growers keep Persea mites from ruining the Super Bowl

Avocados are not only one of America’s favorite fruits. A tiny arthropod also loves them so much that it feeds on their leaves in 99% of California’s avocado orchards. Check out our guide on how to use biocontrol to limit the damage.

July 10 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: California sees low prices after Mexican supply surge

Industry sources expect this year to be similar to last, with low grape prices running from week 38 through the end of the year, when they could drop even more.

July 09 , 2019

FDA names Cavi as papaya brand in Salmonella outbreak

The investigation indicates that Agroson’s LLC of Bronx, New York, is the exclusive distributor of the imported papayas that likely made consumers from this outbreak sick. 

July 08 , 2019

USDA releases PRA for potential Indonesian pineapple imports

If Indonesia's request for market access is approved, the U.S. would become the second North American country the nation exports fresh pineapple to, according to global sourcing platform Tridge.

July 08 , 2019

Del Monte to open new fresh fruit packing facility in Kenya

The new facility will handle over 60MT annually of pineapples, avocados, mangos and passion fruit, said the corporation.

July 08 , 2019

Fresh produce industry responds to trade agreement between EU, Mercosur

In Argentina, the APAMA celebrated the announcement and a future of possible zero tariffs for its fruit; meanwhile, the CGC in Spain lamented the deal.

July 08 , 2019

Study finds molecules in oranges, grapes, carrots act like cancer drugs

With this knowledge, the researchers say they aim to one day create ‘personalized food passports’ that act as ‘gastronomic medicine’ to reduce cancer risks.

July 08 , 2019

Austrian parliament votes to ban cancer-linked weed killer glyphosate

"A plant poison that is suspected of being carcinogenic, should simply no longer be used," said Rendi-Wagner, the leader of Austria's Social Democrats.

July 05 , 2019