Australian supermarket chain Coles vows to stop importing lemons

Australia is a net lemon importer, with most coming from the US, and local supplies are typically lowest over December and January.

June 29 , 2018

U.S.: Arctic ApBitz dried apple slices "extremely well received" on Amazon

The product is made from genetically modified non-browning Arctic Golden apples, developed by Canadian biotechnology company Okanagan Specialty Fruits

June 29 , 2018

U.S.: Cooler weather poised to slow down NW cherry production

The low temperatures are expected to bottom out in the Yakima Valley on Monday at around 49ºF.

June 29 , 2018

U.S.: CDC declares Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak over

The CDC says laboratory testing identified the outbreak strain of E. coli in canal water samples taken from the Yuma growing region.

June 28 , 2018

Opinion: Kroger shoots itself in the foot by forcing new 90-day payment policy on produce suppliers

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor asks whether CEO Rodney McMullen has the courage to demand the mistake be corrected?

June 28 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 25, 2018

Prices of U.S. apples rose in the Mexican market in week 25, partly as the result of the newly implemented tariffs.

June 28 , 2018

Opinion: Quality vs quantity - how food businesses can increase margins and reduce risk

Karel Strubbe of TOMRA Sorting Food says there are various actions food businesses can take to cut out defective produce, optimize yields and keep the customer coming back.

June 28 , 2018

Avocado thefts from orchards on the rise in NZ, Chile amid soaring prices

With local prices hitting record levels in the two production countries, an increasing number of people are being charged with robbery of the fruit.

June 28 , 2018

United Fresh aims to raise US$5M to boost kids' access to fruit & veg

The United Fresh Start Foundation's new three-year campaign was launched at the association's show this week.

June 27 , 2018

Asia the main driver behind increasing apple consumption worldwide, report finds

The IndexBox report also found that Russia remains the largest market for imported apples and that China is continuing to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer.

June 27 , 2018