New promising seedless mandarin released in Spain

Using the same technique that created the Tango, a Spanish group has transformed the Nova mandarin into a new club variety.

January 26 , 2018

Australia: Modi apple marketing to see "paradigm shift" as volumes ramp up

Freshmax says volumes of the Italian-bred apple will be "significantly higher" this year.

January 26 , 2018

U.S.: Simplot recalls vegetable mix product amid Listeria fears

The product had been processed and packaged by National Frozen Food Corporation.

January 25 , 2018

Chinese consumers increasingly embrace "green" products, claims JD.com

The e-commerce retailer's sales of green products rose 71% last year, accounting for more than 15% of total sales.

January 25 , 2018

EFSA reviews study of citrus black spot-causing pathogen in Europe

A recent study into one of the fruit industry's most divisive topics has received a lukewarm response from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), criticizing its methodology and conclusions.

January 25 , 2018

Chile: Per-kilo kiwifruit returns rose by a fifth during 2017 season

The rise was largely attributed to a scarcity of supply in the Northern Hemisphere at the start of the season, along with lower exports from New Zealand.

January 25 , 2018

NZ: MPI proposes irradiation protocol for Australian grape imports

Australia already uses the treatment method for a wide variety of produce items exported to New Zealand.

January 25 , 2018

Australia: TR4 suspected on third Queensland banana farm

A sample has been taken from a Tully Valley farm that is in close proximity to the two confirmed infested properties.

January 24 , 2018

Opinion: How an Eastern U.S. cold front spawns wind in Oaxacan mango orchards

Crespo Organic's Nissa Pierson says there will likely be slightly less fruit from the Oaxaca region during the start of February, but expects an increase from Chiapas.

January 24 , 2018

Chile: Former Fedefruta head named as new ag minister

Antonio Walker has a long history in the fruit industry, and has been a strong proponent of a shift toward new varieties and increased cooperation.

January 24 , 2018