U.S. organic sales grew by 6% in 2017

"The organic food market will see a steadier pace of growth as it matures, but it will continue to surpass the growth rate of the broader food market."

May 22 , 2018

IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval

The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.

May 18 , 2018

Argentine blueberry industry faces "many challenges"

Argentinian Blueberry Committee says that certain internal conditions need to improve for growers to be more competitive on the international stage.

May 18 , 2018

U.S.: Unseasonal rains in Florida, Georgia may cause price spikes

Meanwhile, a cool front is expected to move through California over the coming days, affecting central coastal growing regions.

May 18 , 2018

Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties

The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.

May 17 , 2018

First container of Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit arrives in China

Branded fruit grown in Chile is expected to be on sale in Asian markets until October.

May 17 , 2018

Spain: Late start for Jerte Valley cherry growers

Around 21,000MT of cherries are expected to be shipped from the region over the coming months, with a quarter of the volumes made up by Picota varieties.

May 17 , 2018