Study finds reusable plastic containers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60%

The European study compared RPCs to single-use cardboard boxes in the packaging, storing and shipping of fresh produce.

April 23 , 2018

U.S.: CDC expands romaine lettuce product range linked to E. coli outbreak

The warning is now not only limited to chopped romaine lettuce.

April 20 , 2018

Mexican table grape timing "back to normal" this year, claims MAS

The company will also be introducing new varieties from SNFL and ARRA.

April 20 , 2018

Huge jump in Ecuadorian dragon fruit exports

Access to the U.S. market and booming demand in Hong Kong have helped lead to a surge in shipments of the tropical fruit.

April 20 , 2018

U.S.: First Indian mango imports for the season hit East Coast market

India's leading mango exporter to the United States expects continued growth this year with plans to keep gaining exposure to the mainstream market.

April 20 , 2018

NZ: T&G Global sells Kerikeri fruit operations to Seeka

The agreement is worth US$29 million, while T&G has also sold all its shares in kiwifruit marketer Zespri.

April 19 , 2018

Australia: Citrus canker detected in Northern Territory

To date the disease has only been found on a potted lime variety that is not found in commercial production.

April 19 , 2018

London Produce Show preview: Spanish PDO loquat presents opportunity to differentiate

Produced artisanally under Protected Denomination of Origin certification in Alicante, grower-supplier Cascriva is offering the loquat as a fresh proposition for U,K. retail buyers.

April 19 , 2018

Australia: US$3.9M research project to put systems approach on the table

While systems approach pest mitigation is par for the course in many fresh produce-exporting nations, in Australia it is not as widespread.

April 18 , 2018

Australia: Costa Group CEO to chair agtech innovator

“I have always searched for game-changing technology and I am convinced that The Yield will make a major contribution to the future success of the global agriculture industry,” says Harry Debney.

April 18 , 2018