First NZ Royal Gala apples of the season arrive in India

IG imported the fruit from Te Mata, one of the largest horticultural exporters in the Oceanic country.

March 26 , 2018

U.S.: Early peach, blueberry crops in Georgia hit by frost damage

While some growers have been severely affected, Charles Hall says the overall level of damage has not been as extreme as it was last year.

March 26 , 2018

U.S. importer "shocked" to still be selling Peruvian seedless grapes

"The Peruvian's are going to take control of this winter import table grape market."

March 23 , 2018

Greenyard opens two new distribution centers in Germany

As a result of these investments in its largest market for its fresh business segment, Greenyard will close two existing logistics centers in the country.

March 23 , 2018

USDA allocates US$70M to protect industry from pests and diseases

The money will be allocated from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill to support 494 projects in 49 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

March 23 , 2018

NZ: AVANZA hails success of South Korean avocado market investment

"We have struck a formula we know works, so it makes sense to apply the same strategies to all our markets, including Singapore and Thailand."

March 22 , 2018

U.S. salmonella outbreak linked to dried coconut

California has seen the highest number of infections, with people also affected in seven other states.

March 22 , 2018

U.S.: GPTA aims to boost produce trade with Guatemala

The first agenda item of year is to spotlight the leadership provided by the importer companies involved in GPTA.

March 22 , 2018

Netherlands aims to halve food waste by 2030

€7 million will be provided over the next four years to support the objective via investments in innovation, research, monitoring and education.

March 22 , 2018

U.K.: Waitrose's avocado Easter egg sells out fast

An avocado-shaped easter egg has become the fastest selling own-brand egg ever in the 114-year history of British supermarket chain Waitrose.

March 22 , 2018