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Photo gallery: Asia Fruit Logistica 2018

The 2018 edition of Asia Fruit Logistica which took place last week was the biggest ever.
September 14 , 2018

U.S: California Supreme Court orders ALRB to count 2013 votes

"This fight has been long and arduous, but we are happy to see that light has been cast onto this injustice and the farmworkers voice will be heard."
September 13 , 2018

Argentina expects 15% uptick in blueberry exports

A record 35% of exports are set to be made via sea freight this year, but the recently announced export taxes are expected to impact the industry's competitiveness.
September 13 , 2018

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