U.S.: Bipartisan support for push to end tomato suspension agreement with Mexico

Two Florida lawmakers have written to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging him to end an agreement with Mexico that they say has put a rising number U.S. tomato growers out of business.

February 07 , 2019

Q&A: Rabbit & Pork looks to future, harnessing power of voice technology in produce

The rise of voice-recognition technology, set to take off in the FMCG world, is likely to be a game-changer in the retail industry as well as for consumers at home.

February 07 , 2019

Opinion: Round mango market difficulties ahead - The squeezed squeeze back

Having investigated the upcoming massive shortage of round mangoes in the U.S. market, Nissa Pierson of Crespo Organic Mangoes gives her unique take on the situation.

February 07 , 2019

Australia: Tasmanian orchards 'have avoided worst of bushfire damage'

“Compared to 1967, where it was all in one day, this has been slow torture," one pome fruit grower on the Island was quoted as saying.

February 06 , 2019

European fresh fruit and veg sector facing "tumultuous period", says Freshfel

"A new wave of unilateralism and protectionism around the world are further contributing to an unpredictable trading environment that is increasingly complex to navigate for businesses."

February 06 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: Augmentative biocontrol, an efficient pest management solution

In part three of our educational series on biological control and integrated pest management, Thomas Grandperrin of UAV-IQ Precision Agriculture takes a look at augmentative biocontrol.

February 06 , 2019

Soloberry to launch two new berry brands

The company says it has seen great success with one of the brands since its limited roll out in late 2018, and it is now eyeing further expansion across Europe.

February 06 , 2019

Australian supermarkets send groceries to flood-hit Queensland on barges and planes

Almost a fortnight of flooding made it difficult for supermarkets to keep shelves full and it’s left Queenslanders frantically looking for food, local media reports.

February 05 , 2019

Report service to provide key data on Chilean table grape industry

The report will also include key data on the development of new varieties and exports from competitor countries like Peru and South Africa.

February 05 , 2019

Mangoes in Charts: With supply deficits expected over coming weeks, could prices double?

By comparing the current data with that of 2015, we can get some clues as to what might be in store in the U.S. market.

February 05 , 2019