U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon sickens 93 across nine states

The recall applies to 16 states and includes fresh cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew sold in plastic clamshell packaging at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target and Whole Foods. 

April 15 , 2019

LPS '19 preview: Italy’s Alegra aims to cement UK position as deciduous fruit supplier

The marketer is eager to emphasise its offer of large, reliable volumes with standardised quality across kiwifruit, pears and stonefruit.

April 15 , 2019

Taylor Farms buys organic brand Earthbound Farm from Danone

While Danone is expanding in the plant-based and organic food market, it has called Earthbound Farm, the U.S.'s largest organic salads business, "loss-making," choosing to sell the brand as part of its capital allocation optimization strategy.

April 14 , 2019

U.S.: Albertsons to pilot blockchain traceability for romaine lettuce

The supermarket china is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network and will begin piloting the technology to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf.

April 12 , 2019

NZ: Auckland lifts fruit fly controls after no further detections

A month has passed since a fly was last found on the north shore, and two months since the first fly was caught.

April 12 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 14, 2019

In the U.S., the local blueberry market is strengthening, while there is rising interest in white seedless table grape varieties.

April 12 , 2019

The Greenery reports disappointing year for net profit, announces future plans

The Dutch fruit and vegetable company suffered marked losses due to poor weather conditions and increased market competition, but remains hopeful for the success of future projects

April 12 , 2019

Greenyard in "full swing" to implement recovery plan

The multinational's banks have given their support to the plan aimed at recovering after what was a very challenging 2018 due to various factors.

April 12 , 2019

LPS '19 preview: South Africa anticipates challenging apple and pear season in Europe

The country’s topfruit marketing window and prices look set to come under pressure, but trade body Hortgro says fruit colour and eating quality will be “very good”.

April 11 , 2019

Perishable Pundit: The words that can't be spoken

Jim Prevor asks: "Who is buying product not in compliance with leafy greens metrics and where are the industry leaders stepping up to solve this problem?"

April 11 , 2019