Willa downgraded to tropical storm in Mexico, but could bring nor'easter to U.S. East Coast

Willa had reached a Category 5 hurricane on Monday but weakened significantly after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific Coast.

October 24 , 2018

South African Ag Minister anticipates greater fruit exports to U.S.

Senzeni Zokwana anticipates a greater proportion of fruit will soon be exported to the U.S., driven partly by the imminent wider access for citrus, potential access for avocados, and the possible import of some fruits through the Port of Virginia.

October 24 , 2018

Apeel avocados expected at every U.S. grocery store within a year

The California-based company has developed a plant-derived product that is sprayed onto freshly harvested produce and can boost shelf life by two or three-fold.

October 24 , 2018

Chilean cherry production up to 20% lower than last season

However, the industry is still expecting a lot of fruit this season, with anticipated exports of around 150,000MT.

October 24 , 2018

Walmart omni-channel director offers insight on building seamless e-commerce synergies

Rand Waddoups of Walmart discusses ways to enhance consumer experiences with fresh produce in advance of his appearance at the Amsterdam Produce Summit in November.

October 24 , 2018

Cavendish Farms installs TOMRA’s Eco steam peelers in its new production facility in Lethbridge

October 23 , 2018

Cocaine discovered in berry shipment at U.S.-Canada border

U.S. officers arrested a Canadian man following an inspection on the Blue Water Bridge that discovered 280 pounds of the drug hidden in Mexico-origin blackberries

October 23 , 2018

NZ: Seeka enters deals to sell five Northland orchards

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower Seeka (NZX: SEK) is on course to making a profit on several orchard properties including four purchased by T&G Global in April.

October 23 , 2018

EU avocado buyers analyzed rapid growth of Colombia Hass industry

Representatives of 15 companies from various European nations recently visited to the up-and-coming global avocado supplier to learn about the sector firsthand.

October 23 , 2018

California: APHIS removes Medfly quarantine in San Mateo

The control area was established on Nov. 22 last year following detections of two adult male insects over the previous week.

October 22 , 2018