Mangoes in Charts: Ecuador, bringing high value fruit over the winter months

Ecuador doesn't always fetch the highest prices, but the country has been receiving a premium for one of its more in-demand varieties.

October 09 , 2018

Brazil forecasts huge Hass avocado growth

Only about 10% of Brazil's 25,000 hectares of avocado hectarage relates to the Hass variety, but the industry is poised for massive growth over the coming years.

October 09 , 2018

POM Wonderful launches new national campaign

October 08 , 2018

Hurricane Michael forecast to strengthen and make landfall in Florida on Wednesday

The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 3 storm and will likely affect areas producing crops including tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers.

October 08 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco removes best before dates from produce items to help fight waste

Best before dates will be scrapped on 116 additional products including apples, oranges, cabbages and asparagus.

October 08 , 2018

Mushroom extract found to help honeybees fight viruses

Although it’s in the early stages of development, the Washington State University researchers see great potential.

October 08 , 2018

APS18 Preview: Kantar Worldpanel to highlight 10 data-rich ingredients to omni-channel success

We chat with Stéphane Roger for a preview of his presentation highlighting special insights about the role of fresh foods in the reinvented retail world at the Amsterdam Produce Summit in November.

October 08 , 2018

Chile greatly reduces focus on U.S. apple market, boosts exports to Europe and India

Despite a 29% drop in Chilean apple exports to the U.S. through September, average prices were significantly lower than the last two years' levels.

October 08 , 2018

NZ: Frozen berries recalled due to possible metal contamination

The recall comes after dozens of incidents where fresh strawberries in Australia were found with needles pierced into them

October 05 , 2018

U.S. lifts ban on Peruvian pomegranate aril imports, temporarily suspends India

Peru and India must sign and implement an operational work plan before they can resume exports of pomegranate arils to the U.S.

October 05 , 2018