U.S.: Sun World moves packing operations in-house

The company says it has taken a phased-in approach with installation, with four lines currently functioning and the final installment of three lines projected to be complete the last week of September.

September 13 , 2018

USDA pegs California Navel orange volumes up 11% in 2018-19

The forecast, which includes conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges, is for 80 million boxes.

September 13 , 2018

Australian shoppers warned to throw out strawberries after needles found

A disgruntled ex-employee is suspected to be behind the contamination that has led to recalls of two brands across three states.

September 12 , 2018

Blueberries in Charts: Peru, reshaping the U.S. blueberry market

Peru has seen explosive growth over recent years in a period in which the U.S. market has traditionally been very undersupplied.

September 12 , 2018

Argentina: Prima Group acquires majority stake in Moño Azul

"It is an important step for us and for the entire Rio Negro Valley," said Prima CEO Nicolás Sánchez.

September 12 , 2018

California: Oriental fruit fly quarantine established in Sacramento, Yolo counties

Nine Oriental fruit flies have so far been detected in the area.

September 11 , 2018

China's JD Fresh forms global alliance with 18 produce companies

The "global fruit branding strategy alliance" includes Zespri, Capespan and Driscoll's.

September 11 , 2018

Chile upbeat for potential U.S. systems approach protocol for table grapes

SAG believes a systems approach protocol could be allowed for the Atacama and Coquimbo regions in the "short to medium-term".

September 11 , 2018

Kenyan county renews Del Monte leasehold after land surrender

Local media report that a leasehold of an 8,000-acre parcel of land has been renewed for another 99 years in Kiambu county after the company surrendered 635 acres.

September 11 , 2018

Chile establishes national fruit board

Agriculture Minister Antonio Walker announced the move, which is intended to help the sector face future challenges.

September 10 , 2018