Brambles ranked top performer in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The company's head says the "share and reuse" business model helps it to reduce operating costs and demand for natural resources.

September 28 , 2017

U.S.: California fig volumes wind down after strong season

A leading California organic grower has reported "phenomenal" prices this season, while Catania Worldwide is gearing up for the inaugural sales from its New Jersey subsidiary.

September 28 , 2017

U.S.: Sunkist's California mandarin volumes to double in 2017-18

The major cooperative's mandarin program now leverages the Delite brand name, created by the first family to grow and market Murcott mandarins in California.

September 28 , 2017

U.S.: Florida congressman urges swift passing of citrus aid bill after Irma

The storm is said to have wiped out as much as 70% of the state's orange crop.

September 27 , 2017

Hurricane Maria floods a quarter of D.R. banana farms

An industry representative says a worrying oversupply situation had been anticipated prior to recent extreme weather events.

September 27 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 38, 2017

Blueberry prices in the U.S. market in week 38 were stable but below last year's levels.

September 27 , 2017

The state of Canada's produce trade with the EU

While Canada has a surplus with the EU in the trade of horticultural goods, there is a lot of room to grow - and recover - in the fresh produce space.

September 27 , 2017

U.K.: GEM avocado hits the shelves at select Tesco stores

Hand-picked to ensure the fruit remains in optimal condition, hopes are high these luxury avocados will "become the darling of chefs, domestic goddesses and foodie fanatics".

September 27 , 2017

New venture for California Prunes with Simply Good Food TV channel

The California Prune Board is set to be in a plum position in foodie circles after signing up for its own channel on the food-based equivalent of Netflix.

September 27 , 2017

Folate-rich "Alpha strawberry" discovered in Australia

"High folate is generally found in dark green leafy vegetables, so having this folate dense strawberry variety is really novel,” said the project's lead researcher.

September 26 , 2017