U.K.: Asda creates 'Perfect for Proposal' avocado sticker

Smashed on toast, blended in a smoothie…assisting with marriage proposals?

March 02 , 2018

South Africa: Maluma Day attendance to soar amid strong global development

"The nice thing is that it’s not only about the cultivar itself - it’s become more and more 'where do we go with avocados?'"

March 02 , 2018

NZ: Zespri postpones red variety release decision until 2019

The organization says it needs to take more time to fully understand the scope and scale of the risks.

March 01 , 2018

Mission Produce launches new packaging for imperfect avocados

“This is agriculture and not every piece of fruit is picture perfect. We created Emeralds in the Rough to showcase how beautiful and tasty every avocado is even when it’s blemished."

March 01 , 2018

Acquisitions drive massive profit growth for Total Produce in 2017

The Irish multinational faced less favorable market conditions in North America but overall its like-for-like revenue was still up 4%.

March 01 , 2018

Dutch supermarket opens world's first plastic-free aisle

"There is absolutely no logic in wrapping something as fleeting as food in something as indestructible as plastic."

March 01 , 2018

Spain: Peach, apricot growers worst hit by Murcia frosts

Farmers in the agricultural hub are estimated to have incurred damages in excess of €20 million.

March 01 , 2018

Costa Rican avocado growers eye slice of EU market

A one-metric-ton trial shipment was is due to arrive in the Netherlands in March, with regular exports anticipated from 2019.

March 01 , 2018

EFSA neonics bee risk conclusion makes outright ban more likely

The EU food safety authority's conclusions have drawn the ire of Bayer, claiming they are based on an "unworkable guidance document".

February 28 , 2018

Australia: Listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupe farm

A spike of listeria cases amongst the elderly has led to a recall of the fruit, known as 'rockmelon' in Australia.

February 28 , 2018