U.S.: Northwest pear production recovers

The Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) says the increase follows an "unusually small crop" last year, and will be equal to the five-year average.

June 13 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco to sell green South African lemons amid low Spanish supplies

The retailer said that another reason behind its lifting of color quality specifications was to help cut down on food waste in the home by to an extra two days shelf life.

June 13 , 2018

Ukraine in line for Chinese cherry market access after Uzbekistan gets green light

Chinese officials are in Ukraine this week conducting a pest risk assessment, with negotiations between the countries now in their third year.

June 13 , 2018

Photo gallery: London Produce Show and Conference 2018

Hosted by the Fresh Produce Consortium and Produce Business magazine, the three-day event included educational panel discussions, a trade fair and industry tours, bringing together a range of people from across the entire fruit and vegetable sector in an intimate environment.

June 13 , 2018

Australia: Citrus canker outbreak spreads

Last week infected trees were reportedly found in Katherine in the Northern Territory and in Kununurra in Western Australia.

June 12 , 2018

U.S. bans imports of Peruvian pomegranate arils

The move follows two detections of Medfly larvae in consignments at Los Angeles International Airport in May.

June 12 , 2018

Self-service pineapple slicing machine set for huge global growth

A Dutch Food Technology representative said at the London Produce Show that the first machines will be delivered to China in the coming weeks.

June 12 , 2018

Avocados in Charts: Peru - An opening window of opportunity

While Peru has been rapidly increasing exports to the U.S. market - supplying it when Mexican volumes are at their lowest - the country has been fetching slightly lower prices than the market average.

June 12 , 2018

China: JD's Super Durian Day smashes sales record

The 428,000kg sold represent a 30% increase on the 330,000kg sold during the day-long promotion last year, when the fruit also sold out.

June 12 , 2018

Environmental rules could cost shipping industry US$50B

The UN International Maritime Organisation has decided to cap sulfur content in marine fuel oil, cutting the limit from 3.5% to 0.5% in 2020.

June 12 , 2018