Europe: Summer heat leads to reduction in apple forecast

While countries like Germany and the Czech Republic have revised their initial numbers downward, the continent's biggest producer is now expecting more apples than previously anticipated.

October 16 , 2018

Kiwifruit disease Psa confirmed in Australia

Two weeks after Seeka reported symptoms of the cankerous disease, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that Psa is now officially present in Australia.

October 15 , 2018

Naturipe announces new vice president and general manager of Value-Added Fresh

October 15 , 2018

Dole gives brand a new look and identity

The 160-year-old company's new brand visuals have already begun to enter the marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging and collateral materials. 

October 15 , 2018

Q&A: Suntreat takes sweet to a new level with Sumo Citrus, its pairing with vineyards

The Amsterdam Produce Summit exhibitor from California boasts a bevy of fruit varieties and as well as a unique partnership with Columbine Vineyards.

October 15 , 2018

U.S.: Larger California citrus crop expected but smaller Navel sizing

Harvesting is expected to get underway this week, with fruit set to be in the market for the run-up to Halloween.

October 15 , 2018

U.K.: Unique alliance to advertise vegetables in primetime on national TV

“It’s the ‘Super Bowl ad’ for veg, and they’re doing it for free!”

October 15 , 2018

China: Frutacloud urges Chilean cherry exporters to provide greater packaging options

As the Chilean industry increases its volumes and extends its season on both ends, one importer believes it will need to provide packaging sizes that will encourage Chinese consumers to purchase outside of the Chinese New Year festivities.

October 15 , 2018

India's Mahindra Agri in JV with Japan's Sumitomo

Mahindra and Sumitomo Corporation will hold 60% and 40% equity respectively in the new company named Mahindra Summit Agriscience Limited.

October 14 , 2018

Freightflow posits collaborative cloud technology as solution to industry inefficiencies

October 12 , 2018