State of the Market - Week 41, 2018

The U.S. blueberry market was dominated by Peruvian fruit in week 41, but supplies from other origins were slowly increasing.

October 19 , 2018

PMA CEO highlights rising technology, shifting consumer trends and produce safety

Cathy Burns' annual State of the Industry address drew together insights across a broad range of areas and kicked off the three-day event being held this week in Orlando, Florida.

October 18 , 2018

Whole Leaf is ready to grow with a new president

October 18 , 2018

Pink Lady gives good apples to good apples

October 18 , 2018

UC Davis strikes major deal with GPG for strawberry variety sublicensing

The University of California has entered into a master agreement with U.K.-based Global Plant Genetics to sublicense new strawberry varieties in selected countries within Europe, the Mediterranean, and South America.

October 18 , 2018

Valvilla Produce: Socially responsible production from farm to table

Mexico-based company Valvilla Produce is aiming to become a global supplier of avocados under the model of "doing things right".

October 18 , 2018

Australian Govt backs RapidAIM tech trial to fight fruit flies

Real-time monitoring technology and automated traps are part of a new trial in Australia designed to tackle fruit flies.

October 17 , 2018

Ecuadorian banana industry slams Aldi for planned price cut

A letter signed by 32 associations says the German-based discount retailer's plans to cut banana pricing by US$1 per box is not feasible.

October 17 , 2018

Australia: Waste-cutting sweet potato flour helps farmer win rural women's award

It all started with bananas, but now Natural Evolution is using its patented technology to other crops to cut food waste and produce gluten-free flour.

October 17 , 2018

BC Tree Fruits Ambrosia apple harvest in full swing

October 17 , 2018