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

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

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

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

Washington cherries from Rainier Fruit - The taste of summer from the premium supplier

The prime growing conditions of Washington State create the perfect plump, juicy, and flavor-packed cherries enjoyed around the world and Rainier Fruit has long been a trusted brand that always delivers on quality and flavor.

May 23 , 2019

Apples in Charts: Honeycrisp, the queen of the U.S. market

Average prices of Honeycrisp apples have been far higher than the rest of the pack, as can be seen in the USDA data illustrated in our charts.

May 22 , 2019

Demand for ‘imperfect’ produce prompts Oddbox to seek additional suppliers for national expansion

The London-based social enterprise says more and more UK consumers are looking to buy misshapen and surplus produce to fight food waste.

May 21 , 2019

'World's first' automatic mango harvester developed in Australia

The prototype achieved 75% efficiency in automatically identifying and picking fruit in view during its first field trials at Yepoon, says Australia's Central Queensland University.

May 16 , 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