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U.S.: Vanguard expecting "beautiful" stonefruit crop

Vanguard Pride is providing customers with new varieties this season such as the Rich Pride peach, which is a yellow-flesh cultivar that is rounder in shape.
May 29 , 2019

U.S.-based iTradeNetwork bringing supply chain solutions to London Produce Show

One of the reasons we’re attending the London Produce Show is to better assess how technologies that currently serve our customers can benefit the UK and European marketplaces, says iTradeNetwork.
May 29 , 2019

The Biocontrol Brief: How to control mealybugs in your table grape vineyard (part 2)

Mealybugs are a major pest for table grape growers, but some of their oldest enemies can be used to help control them. Check out part two of this guide to find out how.
May 29 , 2019

U.S.: Charlie's Produce acquires distributor Better Life Organics

Charlie's Produce says this acquisition will allow it to offer a broader breadth of products, including an extensive selection of premium organic fruits and vegetables from local growers and international market leaders.
May 28 , 2019

Asparagus in Charts: Mexico's prices hit five-year low in U.S.

Mexico's arrival volumes in the U.S. market in April set a five-year high, pushing prices down significantly for the important supplying country.
May 28 , 2019

London Produce Show: How Fresh4cast is helping the fresh produce industry get smarter

The exhibitor provides solid data solutions to help customers more accurately forecast their harvest and market demand, as well as mitigate the potential for volatility, waste and inefficiencies.
May 28 , 2019

AUSVEG welcomes first female ag minister

Voicing the goal to "grow the value of Australian agriculture to $100 billion", AUSVEG CEO says the new minister will be able to help realize the industry's potential.
May 27 , 2019

NZ horticultural export value grows to NZ$5.5B

New Zealand horticultural exports grew significantly in value last year, with wine, kiwifruit and apples driving the increase to NZ$5.5bn from NZ$5.1bn the year before. 
May 27 , 2019

U.S.: Florida expects "typical" avocado volume, delayed harvest

While the previous two seasons suffered the effects of Hurricane Irma, 2019's forecast predicts volume to be comparable to a "typical" year, with the promotional volume set to start in July.
May 27 , 2019

Argentine cherry industry set for bright future

Although Argentina's cherry exports remain low, the country is hoping to follow in the footsteps of its successful neighbor.
May 27 , 2019