U.S.: To-Jo Mushrooms harnesses "blendability" trend with new product

The launch will also be supported with a US$0.50 rebate on ground beef sales when combined with purchases.

August 29 , 2017

U.K. music festivalgoers circumvent unusual pineapple ban

"Pineapplegate is here", tweeted a band whose fans often take the tropical fruit to concerts.

August 29 , 2017

California: CDFA establishes HLB quarantine area in Riverside, San Bernardino

The quarantine in parts of the two counties is in response to a recent detection of citrus greening in a local tree.

August 28 , 2017

U.S.: C.H. Robinson releases Hurricane Harvey advisory

C.H. Robinson vice president Dan Ryan gives a rundown of how the disaster is impacting transport nodes and logistics in southern Texas and Louisiana.

August 28 , 2017

U.K.: Landmark Brexit survey reveals EU worker exodus

Research has shown that 47% of horticultural businesses said EU nationals were thinking about leaving Britain.

August 28 , 2017

Itochu invests in Serbian raspberry company through Dole subsidiary

It has acquired a minority stake in Master Fruits, which is aiming to boost sales to more areas of Europe.

August 28 , 2017

Mexican avocado growers aim for Guinness World Record with biggest guacamole

Growers from the state of Jalisco are set to use 4.2MT of avocados for the record-smashing feat.

August 28 , 2017

Blueberry promotion on the agenda at Australia Business Week in India

Exports of the antioxidant-rich fruit from Australia have been allowed in India since October 2015.

August 27 , 2017

Amazon says Whole Foods will cut prices when deal closes on Monday

The announced discounts on items including avocados and kale wiped out nearly US$12 billion in market value from other grocery sellers.

August 25 , 2017

Avocados could be good for guts, NZ research shows

Avocado had no noticeable effect on bacterial populations in the rats’ guts compared with the control, but the study did find other beneficial health effects.

August 25 , 2017