U.K.: Asda-Sainsbury's merger "not good news" for banana suppliers, says NGO

Banana Link, however, notes that there is a potential upside to the proposed deal between the two major chains.

May 10 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 18, 2018

The first shipments of Chilean clementines to the U.S. took place during week 18.

May 10 , 2018

U.S.: New disease-resistant basil variety addresses critical industry problem

Three men with a long-standing connection to basil teamed up to bring about a disease-resistant variety to an industry wrecked by downy mildew.

May 10 , 2018

U.S.: Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak now affecting 29 states

Also since the last update, 28 more ill people have been reported, bringing the total to 149.

May 09 , 2018

U.S.: Gotham Greens announces Baltimore urban greenhouse expansion

The expansion to Baltimore represents the third city the company's growing network of high-tech urban greenhouses, after New York and Chicago.

May 09 , 2018

Argentina: Fruit fly found in U.S.-bound lemons

However, the province's governor said that exports to the U.S. would not be suspended.

May 09 , 2018

What is the current status of fruit fly in Chile?

A representative of the Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) gives us the low-down, following four Medfly detections over the last six months.

May 07 , 2018

U.S.: "Tremendous growth" seen in watermelon merchandising

The National Watermelon Promotion Board says that the initial domestic harvest and shipping is underway in Florida and Texas, amid expectations for an "excellent year".

May 04 , 2018

Sumitomo to launch "breakthrough" banana fungicide

The Japan-based company expects it to be rapidly adopted for Black Sigatoka control programs on Latin American banana plantations.

May 03 , 2018

Mission Produce hires new sales operations manager for Europe

His new role will include formulating and executing sales plans as well as managing the sales support staff in the company's Netherlands facility.

May 02 , 2018