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Adora, the dark brown tomato that took FLIA silver in Berlin

Specialty tomatoes are an extremely competitive space, but a French breeder has managed to capture the public's attention with its marmande variety Adora.
February 16 , 2018

StePac develops novel modified-humidity films for retail

The "first-of-its-kind” packaging solution could benefit produce items including avocados and berries.
February 16 , 2018

Chile releases cherry promotional video for Chinese New Year

The 2017-18 Chilean cherry season had seen record exports in excess of 36 million boxes.
February 16 , 2018

Opinion: California growers inspire with resiliency, optimism after the Thomas Fire

CDFA head Karen Ross reflects on a recent visit hosted by the California Avocado Commission.
February 16 , 2018

Australia: Fruit fly discovered outside Tasmanian control area

The discovery comes as the control zone was extended due to a separate suspected larvae detection close to the previous border.
February 16 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.
February 16 , 2018

Avocado imports overtake bananas for the first time ever in the U.S.

The country's total annual fruit imports have risen by close to US$6 billion since 2013.
February 15 , 2018

Chilean table grape exporters face U.S. market challenges

Suppliers say the poor condition of the Flame seedless variety from Chile has brought down the market across the board.
February 15 , 2018

South Africa in line for record citrus crop

Expectations come despite drought impacts but exporters will still have to contend with new EU regulations and a challenging exchange rate.
February 15 , 2018

Australia: Montague starts Smitten-branded apple season

Developed by the same New Zealand institute that bred Jazz, Smitten is an early season apple that looks like Gala but is stripier and firmer fleshed.
February 14 , 2018