U.S. suppliers receive first batch of Argentine lemons in 17 years

Vision Import Group and Seald Sweet both have high hopes for the future of the Argentine lemon deal in the U.S.

May 23 , 2018

Spain: Planasa launches new strawberry variety

The variety is said to stand out due to its precociousness, productivity and disease tolerance.

May 23 , 2018

Ecuadorian grower harvests second Hass avocado crop

The Ecuadorian Hass industry is working on achieving U.S. market access, and at present it is exporting mainly to Europe.

May 22 , 2018

IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval

The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.

May 18 , 2018

Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties

The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: High hopes for Orchard View cherry season under new partnership

Export quality and sizing is expected earlier in the season this year, according to an Oppy representative.

May 16 , 2018

Ghana encourages avocado investment from Israel

“We have the land, water and personnel," Ghana's agriculture minister said.

May 16 , 2018

China: Alibaba's Win-Chain to provide one-stop upstream supply chain solution

The newly established company seeks to provide a solution to some of the major challenges in China's fresh produce supply chain, having already signed a cooperation agreement with numerous major fruit exporters. 

May 15 , 2018

Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability

Greencell's Matthew Churchill discusses the company's latest innovation in avocado packaging, the trend toward organic, and the upcoming London Produce Show.

May 11 , 2018

U.S.: Slow start for California cherry season

Lighter crops than last year are expected in both California and Washington following a cold spring.

May 10 , 2018