Mexican papaya exports rise despite food safety scare

Could it be that consumers now have more faith in foodborne illness traceability, or would volumes have been greater still in the absence of this year's Maradol papaya-related salmonella outbreak?

October 16 , 2017

U.S.: Westlake-Miller changes name to Always Fresh Farms

Additionally, the leading strawberry producer was left fairly unscathed by Hurricane Irma with a positive season expected for 2017-18.

October 13 , 2017

T&G's lower-carb potato wins NZ food award

The New Zealand-based company has deftly adapted to the low-carb dietary trend with its "Lotatoes" product.

October 13 , 2017

U.S.: Chiquita facility to use world's largest solar rooftop tracking system

Advanced solar technology that generates more electricity than normal will be installed on a California building used by the banana multinational.

October 13 , 2017

Italy: Sicily set for best citrus crop in 10 years, claims Oranfrizer

"There is a growing demand for blood oranges in Norway and the U.K.," explains export manager Sara Grasso.

October 13 , 2017

What Whole Foods, Amazon, Lidl, Aldi and Wal-Mart mean for the produce industry

"Make no mistake about it, this Amazon/Whole Foods deal sends shivers up the spines of virtually every retailer in the United States," says Professor Ed McLaughlin of Cornell University.

October 13 , 2017

Russia, U.K. raise import profiles for Chilean kiwifruit in 2017

While Chile's two leading kiwifruit export destinations the U.S. and China saw reductions in volume this year, other markets saw big jumps.

October 13 , 2017

Guatemala to host next Latin American Avocado Congress in 2021

Guatemala is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Colombia and take its industry to the next level.

October 13 , 2017

Opinion: What does the future hold for Colombian produce in the USA?

Matt Aaron, an American fruit exporter based in Colombia, shares his thoughts on the country's potential and key issues to consider for U.S. market growth.

October 13 , 2017

U.S.: Nogales pipeline repair to pose no impact to produce deliveries, says FPAA

There had been concerns that repair works on an international pipeline passing through the major trade hub could hamper the sector.

October 12 , 2017