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

Belgium: Deprez family buys controlling stake in Greenyard

The change comes after the family purchased remaining Greenyard shares held by Agri Investment Fund CVBA (AIF)

August 09 , 2017

South Africa: Promising future expected for Gala strain discovery

Bigbucks has a 30% pack-out improvement on most Gala strains, and has been well received by consumers in the Middle East and Far East.

August 09 , 2017

Mexican association sets goals for next grape export deal to Australia

Sonora Spring Grapes director Juan Alberto Laborin says a trade delegation will visit the country later this year in a bid to secure supermarket programs.

August 09 , 2017

U.S.: Eco Farms engages public at LA Avocado Festival

The company made its presence felt at the recent "Annual Avocado Festival" held in Los Angeles, where a local avocado-based beer turned heads yet again. 

August 09 , 2017

U.S.: Third brand recalled following salmonella papaya outbreak

The Maradol Papayas were distributed to the state of Illinois during mid-July.

August 09 , 2017