U.S.: Innovation Award winners announced at United Fresh 2018

This year’s honorees were selected across seven categories, including best new fruit product, best new packaging and best new indoor growing technology.

June 27 , 2018

United Fresh aims to raise US$5M to boost kids' access to fruit & veg

The United Fresh Start Foundation's new three-year campaign was launched at the association's show this week.

June 27 , 2018

Asia the main driver behind increasing apple consumption worldwide, report finds

The IndexBox report also found that Russia remains the largest market for imported apples and that China is continuing to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer.

June 27 , 2018

Chinese Su pear exporter eyes European expansion

The Chinese Ya pear is better known in the European market, but one large exporter from a major production region is hoping to boost exports of the more niche Su pear.

June 27 , 2018

New blueberry JV with "unique social impact" to launch with Argentine fruit

Three companies from the U.S. and Argentina have established a new brand through which shoppers will be able to connect with farmworkers.

June 27 , 2018

Australia to award Smart Farming Partnerships grants

The grants are aimed at improving soil health, innovation, digital farming and next-generation weather forecasting.

June 26 , 2018

SanLucar opens Dubai office amid rising demand

The German company aims not just to boost its business in Dubai, but in the Arab Gulf and Middle Eastern region in general.

June 26 , 2018

Strawberries in Charts: The king of berries sees its biggest month ever

"The response to the massive surge in volumes is reflected in the lowest prices we’ve seen in May in the last four years."

June 26 , 2018

U.S. soft citrus market filling up as SH supplies increase

With rising volumes from Chile, Peru, Uruguay and South Africa, U.S. market prices are expected to decline.

June 26 , 2018

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.

June 25 , 2018