AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology

AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.

June 25 , 2018

India pushes back tariff implementation date for U.S. apples

The head of importer IG Internationa reportedly believes the 25% duty rise could lead to Washington apple volumes dropping by two-thirds.

June 25 , 2018

'Excitement' for U.S. cherry season after muted start, says Oppy

"In a nutshell, we’ve got larger, firmer and sweeter cherries than we’ve had in the past."

June 25 , 2018

Chilean produce sector set to benefit from possible Brazil FTA

The balance of fruit and vegetable exports is very much in Chile's favor, with the country generally shipping more than US$200 million of produce to Brazil over recent years.

June 25 , 2018

Port of Antwerp to trial blockchain for fruit import certificates

During this pilot project, fruit from New Zealand destined for the European market will be provided with digital phytosanitary certificates that are transferred via the technology.

June 25 , 2018

U.S.: Concord Foods partners with California Avocado Commission

Free guacamole samples will be given out at nearly 200 Walmart stores from June 29-31.

June 22 , 2018

Spain wraps up "difficult" citrus season in China

A combination of strong competition, from both Chinese and Egyptian supplies, and inconsistent fruit quality caused by weather issues led to poor market prices and "greatly tested exporters' psychological tolerance."

June 22 , 2018

Farming doing a ''phenomenal amount" to innovate with few resources, says Agri-Food Solutions

Speaking at the London Produce Show and Conference, Ed Moorehouse also said that he believed those focused too heavily on traditional farming methods were going 'in the wrong direction' and that the innovators would be the 'true survivors'.

June 22 , 2018

Uruguayan citrus production damaged by hailstorm, but blueberries spared

The chief of Upefruy says that it seems oranges and seedless mandarins suffered the most damage.

June 22 , 2018

Gotham Greens raises US$29M in Series C funding

The rapidly-growing urban greenhouse company says the funding will help in part to "finance the expansion trajectory" and "widen distribution".

June 21 , 2018