Australian supermarket chain Coles vows to stop importing lemons

Australia is a net lemon importer, with most coming from the US, and local supplies are typically lowest over December and January.

June 29 , 2018

U.S.: Arctic ApBitz dried apple slices "extremely well received" on Amazon

The product is made from genetically modified non-browning Arctic Golden apples, developed by Canadian biotechnology company Okanagan Specialty Fruits

June 29 , 2018

U.S.: Cooler weather poised to slow down NW cherry production

The low temperatures are expected to bottom out in the Yakima Valley on Monday at around 49ºF.

June 29 , 2018

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim wins negligence case against government

The landmark decision by the High Court has found that the Ministry of Primary Industries was negligent in allowing Psa into the country in 2009, which devastated the kiwifruit industry.

June 28 , 2018

U.S.: CDC declares Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak over

The CDC says laboratory testing identified the outbreak strain of E. coli in canal water samples taken from the Yuma growing region.

June 28 , 2018

U.S.: Kroger to test driverless vehicles for same-day grocery deliveries

The companies say the deal is "game-changing" and will "redefine the grocery customer experience." 

June 28 , 2018

Opinion: Kroger shoots itself in the foot by forcing new 90-day payment policy on produce suppliers

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor asks whether CEO Rodney McMullen has the courage to demand the mistake be corrected?

June 28 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 25, 2018

Prices of U.S. apples rose in the Mexican market in week 25, partly as the result of the newly implemented tariffs.

June 28 , 2018

Africa boosts avocado exports to EU, but loses market share

The continent saw gradual growth in exports to the EU between 2014 and 2017, but in the first few months of this year there was a huge uptick in volumes from the main exporting countries.

June 28 , 2018

Avocado thefts from orchards on the rise in NZ, Chile amid soaring prices

With local prices hitting record levels in the two production countries, an increasing number of people are being charged with robbery of the fruit.

June 28 , 2018