U.K.: Coffee chain advert banned for criticizing avocado breakfasts

A radio advert encouraged people to eat a bacon roll or egg muffin instead, but authorities ruled that it promoted poor nutritional habits.

October 03 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 39, 2018

A decline in California and Peruvian avocado supplies helped to keep the U.S. market stable in week 39, despite the high volumes of Mexican fruit.

October 03 , 2018

South Africa: Two tobacco farms successfully convert to OZblu blueberry ranches

Fruit company United Exports has highlighted the transformation of two traditional Limpopo tobacco farms into sustainable blueberry-producing businesses under the OZblu brand.

October 03 , 2018

Zespri aims to keep winning streak alive during PMA Fresh Summit

October 02 , 2018

Wish Farms will take PMA Fresh Summit attendees on a virtual farm tour

October 02 , 2018

U.S.: Cosmic Crisp consumer launch campaign gets underway

Proprietary Variety Management says its integrated launch will push Cosmic Crisp into a "new stratosphere of consumer marketing for fresh produce".

October 02 , 2018

Revamped NAFTA "consistent with our overarching goals", says PMA

The Produce Marketing Association has added its voice to the industry's praise of the recently announced tri-lateral trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

October 02 , 2018

Australia: Seeka warns of possible Psa detection in Victoria kiwifruit orchard

The New Zealand-based company has notified Agriculture Victoria of unusual bacterial symptoms and is removing suspicious plant material pending further test results.

October 02 , 2018

Kiwifruit in Charts: After roller coaster prices, how will Italy enter the U.S. market?

Through the volumes, we can start to see a story form that helps explain this wild ride.

October 02 , 2018

Greece: Similar kiwifruit exports and prices forecast for 2018-19

While the head of agricultural co-op NESTOS says the industry is in a good state, he explains that more cool storage infrastructure is needed for continued growth.

October 02 , 2018