Novel watermelon rootstock proves resistant to disease and pests

The innovative variety is a rootstock watermelon called Carolina Strongback, which is resilient against both Fusarium wilt and the southern root-knot nematode.

June 25 , 2019

Swedish supermarket ICA creates buzz year-round with new fruit and veg opportunities

The cutting-edge retailer has turned produce into a destination department by pitching healthy foods during holidays such as Halloween and Easter and during big events such as the World Cup.

June 25 , 2019

India's death toll grows amid outbreak of 'brain fever' linked to lychee

Public anger over the crisis has been growing, with nationals accusing both the state and the federal government of "negligence and inaction" in a petition.

June 25 , 2019

U.S.: Michigan expects higher blueberry volumes, "difficult" market conditions

To make up for "lost markets", Michigan growers are focusing on new "winter-hardy and higher yielding" categories, says the Michigan Blueberry Commission.

June 25 , 2019

Strawberries in Charts: Lower production brings prices back to normal

Last year's massive strawberry volume might have served as a good marketing tool, allowing for the high prices that we are seeing today, says Agronometrics.

June 25 , 2019

China imports record banana volume

As China's domestic banana crops suffer from Panama Disease, the nation is becoming more reliant on supplies from Southeast Asia and South America.

June 24 , 2019

Bayer and AlphaBio Control join forces to distribute new biological pest control

The pesticide, called Flipper, is safe for users, selective for crops and pollinators, and is already registered in many EU countries, says Bayer.

June 24 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte Produce short interest up 31% from April

As of May 31st, Fresh Del Monte Produce's short interest totaled 781,500 shares, compared with the April 30th total of 595,700 shares.

June 21 , 2019

How Amazon sparked change in grocery industry

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods two years ago motivated some of the largest grocers to amp up their online services, Digital Commerce 360 explains.

June 21 , 2019

U.K. trade: Key dates, including Brexit, looming to maintain frictionless produce imports

At London Produce Show seminar, experts remind industry leaders to be wary of timelines on regulations for new pests, new import requirements for products and the EU plant health mandate.

June 21 , 2019