U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to Vietnamese shredded coconut product

There have so far been 25 people affected with six hospitalizations.

January 17 , 2018

Major European organic kiwifruit grower invests in laser labeling

On the back of customer feedback, Italy-based AgricolliBio is now set to expand the use of the technology into exotics and other products.

January 16 , 2018

Naturipe celebrates social media "Braspberry" craze

The California-based berry company has announced a social media sweepstakes based on the term coined by Justin Timberlake, and will be donating funds to hurricane relief.

January 16 , 2018

U.S. lifts import ban on citrus from Moroccan region

The restrictions had been in place for a little more than a year as a result of detections of live Medfly at a U.S. port of entry.

January 16 , 2018

Australia: John Lloyd to step down from CEO role at Hort Innovation

"Everything we do in horticulture allows people to live happier, healthier, longer and more productive lives – this has been reflected in the tremendous growth of the sector over the past 10 years.," Lloyd said.

January 15 , 2018

Colombia: Cocaine seized in banana chips shipment intended for EU market

Almost half a ton of the illicit substance was intercepted by police in Cartagena.

January 15 , 2018

New leader for Chilean Hass Avocado Committee

Former general manager Juan Enrique Lazo took on a new role with UPAC Trading in November.

January 15 , 2018

Challenges ahead for Polish blueberry growers

Polskie Jagody had a difficult season in 2017 from both a production and market perspective, but this makes the case even stronger for revitalizing efforts from the field through to the trade.

January 15 , 2018

Melons and mangoes led Brazilian fruit export growth in 2017

Last year's uptick makes ambitions to raise exports 50% over five years a conceivable goal for the world's third-largest fruit producer.

January 15 , 2018

Hazel Technologies partners with Agritrade Farms to extend okra shelf life

The USDA-backed group is broadening the horizons of its packaging inserts that breathe longer life and better post-harvest quality into fresh produce.

January 12 , 2018