U.S.: Late season Ruby Frost apple variety gives retailers "distinct market advantage"

The variety performs best in terms of flavor months after harvest, right when other varieties are starting to lose their 'pop', says United Apple Sales' international account manager. 

May 15 , 2019

Colombian avocados are the business

The World Avocado Congress will this year take place in a country that has seen monumental growth with the fruit over the last decade.

May 15 , 2019

U.S.: "Major storms" to strike California, threatening cherry and stonefruit crops

The storms are anticipated to hit the San Joaquin Valley's growing areas on Wednesday night and again on Sunday, bringing rainfall and cooler temperatures - the state's coastal growing regions are also likely to be hit these days.

May 14 , 2019

Spain's largest avocado cooperative expands into Portugal

The Malaga-based Trops organization will soon start to build facilities in Tavira, where it will pack fruit grown on around 1,500 hectares in Portugal next season.

May 14 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: U.S. market has seen flat volumes and falling prices

The charts show that volumes from the U.S. market's five main origins have remained relatively steady over the last several years, with prices on a slightly downward trend.

May 14 , 2019

Bayer hires law firm to investigate claims Monsanto kept influential stakeholder file

Bayer says it will fully support France's public prosecutors as they investigate the file Monsanto reportedly kept on journalists and lawmakers, stating: "our highest priority is to create transparency."

May 13 , 2019

Scientists' tomato genome-mapping project provides key to unlocking improved flavor

With the project, the scientists discovered a rare form of a gene labeled TomLoxC, which is linked with floral and fruity odors and influences fruit flavor.

May 13 , 2019

SH Pratt’s Halo facility confirmed for Logistics Tour during The London Produce Show

Attendees will gain a unique insight into this new, bespoke, temperature-controlled distribution facility located at London’s mega-port and logistics park.

May 13 , 2019

EU: High apple stocks 'put dampers on' hopes for price recovery

The Italian consortium estimates that because of the unfavorable EU market conditions, Southern Hemisphere exporters will focus first on the markets in Southeast Asia.

May 10 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 18, 2019

Supplies of red and white seedless table grapes were declining in the U.S. in week 18, but prices remained stable.

May 10 , 2019