U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Whole Foods to stock Fair Food Program strawberries

Soon after joining the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), retailer Whole Foods has expanded an existing program with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to source strawberries.

March 23 , 2016

Chile: Medfly contingency plan underway in Valparaiso

Just months after the country was declared fruit fly-free once more, three specimens of the pest have been found in Chile.

March 22 , 2016

New route cuts 10 days from Chile-India shipping

"“Now we can do a lot more Chilean kiwifruit, more Chilean grapes and more Chilean stonefruit," says IG International's Tarun Arora.

March 22 , 2016

U.S. and Cuba reach agricultural agreement breakthrough

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced several measures aimed at fostering "further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors".

March 21 , 2016

IFCO aims to have 'wood grain' RPCs in every U.S. Walmart produce section

A produce sector display revamp is afoot with the leading retailer in the USA.

March 21 , 2016

China: More Chilean cherry marketing needed for 2016-17 deal, says GWM

Chilean cherry growers obtained good returns with a shorter crop this recent season, but next year volumes could surge and they'll have to hit the market for an earlier Chinese New Year.

March 21 , 2016

U.S.: Whole Foods joins "one stop shop" Equitable Food Initiative

The retailer has joined Costco Wholesale in a program that brings together certification in food safety, pesticide management and social compliance.

March 21 , 2016

Thai fruit imports surged in 2015

Apple imports led the pack while melons showed the greatest percentage growth.

March 18 , 2016

New U.S. food safety rules to require 'preventative controls' from exporters

As if produce didn't have enough acronyms, there is another that fruit traders to the U.S. will have to become familiar with or risk losing business - PCQI.

March 17 , 2016