U.S.: APHIS opens comments for proposed Mexican soursop, sapote imports

A total of four exotic Mexican fruits could soon gain access to the U.S.

October 16 , 2017

U.S.: Westlake-Miller changes name to Always Fresh Farms

Additionally, the leading strawberry producer was left fairly unscathed by Hurricane Irma with a positive season expected for 2017-18.

October 13 , 2017

BerryWorld subsidiary creates Spanish fresh-cut fruit company

The former general manager of Del Monte Spain will head up the new joint venture between PrepWorld and a major soft fruit grower.

October 12 , 2017

Del Monte moves closer to Panama banana investment

Panama has approved US$13.2 million for the signing of leases with an option to buy 1,638 farms in the western Barú region.

October 10 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh produce companies surge up the list in Brand Love Study

Wonderful Halos has cracked the top 50 "Kidfinity" list for the first time, while the citrus brand and three others in fresh produce proved a hit with parents.

October 02 , 2017

Three face death penalty for Del Monte Kenya pineapple theft, report says

The alleged robbers of 30 pineapples were reportedly first arraigned in the magistrate’s court in 2008.

September 29 , 2017

NZ: Plant & Food Research investigates blueberry-bilberry hybrids

Could consumers in the future adopt a new type of blueberry into their eating habits, with the taste they're used to but with the colorful flesh of bilberries?

September 26 , 2017

Chile trials new Spanish table grape varieties

The varieties in question achieve consistent flavor and quality with high productivity in Murcia, but how will they fare in Chile's very different climatic conditions?

September 25 , 2017

Brazilian apple exports recover following huge decline

Total FOB returns were higher than in 2015, when more fruit was exported.

September 22 , 2017

Majority of U.S. consumers willing to pay more for Fairtrade bananas, study finds

The result of a recent survey could spur new growth in retail for a category that tends to be a loss leader.

September 21 , 2017