Opinion: The issues riddling organic will set the stage for 2018 Farm Bill

Melody Meyer takes a look at some of the key topics currently "vexing" the organic seal in the U.S.

August 11 , 2017

Chinese importer holds launch event for Canadian blueberry season

"Consumers have lessened their sensitivity towards fruit prices," says the head of a Chinese importer.

August 11 , 2017

U.S.: Mission Produce launches new organic packaging

"Anything we can do to highlight organic will benefit the category," said a company executive.

August 10 , 2017

Frost takes its toll on European apple forecast

WAPA has predicted a 21% fall in the EU apple harvest this year, while the drop in pears is expected to be minor.

August 10 , 2017

U.S.: Washington Honeycrisp volume forecast to jump by a quarter

The industry is expecting sizing to be generally more toward the middle this year, which will favor sales both domestically and internationally.

August 10 , 2017

MegaFresh an "eBay" for Australian farmers, fresh produce shoppers

A Yarra Valley entrepreneur plans to set up fulfillment centers across the country so farmers can access consumers directly.

August 10 , 2017

U.S. papaya demand remains strong despite health scare, says shipper

However, a representative says a couple of retailers have canceled their papaya orders as a precautionary measure.

August 10 , 2017

Blueberry breeding consortium launched to discover new European varieties

Involving partners from the U.K., the Netherlands and the Ukraine, the consortium will be funded by the commercial partners for five years.

August 10 , 2017

Turkish asparagus exporter eyes European potential

NFAC plans to double production and is also looking for third-party grower partners to boost volumes in a bid to meet increasing European demand.

August 10 , 2017

NAFTA negotiating objective could hurt fruit & veg market, says FPAA

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has cried foul over a provision objective that could raise prices for consumers and "effectively subsidize" a small group of "politically connected" Florida companies.

August 09 , 2017