Simple sachets prolong fruit shelf life, make new markets viable

Using the same active ingredient as SmartFresh, Hazel Technologies is rolling out a product that adds value to new commodities including melons, stonefruit and tropicals.

June 14 , 2017

USDA forecasts volume rise for sweet cherry production

California is set for the sharpest growth percentage-wise but in volume Washington State takes the cake.

June 13 , 2017

U.S.: Chelan Fresh, Columbia Valley Fruit sign apple marketing agreement

The deal comes a little more than a month after Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit announced their merger.

June 13 , 2017

U.S. easy peeler brands rank highly with moms, not kids

Wonderful Halos and Cuties made the top 40 in a recent survey of American moms, but weren't able to crack the top 50 with kids.

June 13 , 2017

Dutch “fruit from the wall” concept debuts at London Produce Show

Refrigeration, produce perishability and logistics around stocking up the machine are all challenges ahead for implementing the innovation.

June 13 , 2017

Late Egyptian table grape season 'worries' Italian exporter

A major Italian shipper is looking to branch out from the European market to the Middle East as competition increases.

June 13 , 2017

Portugal: Blueberry exports expected to catch up with raspberries

The head of Portugal Fresh says the country will soon carry out its first pome fruit exports to Mexico.

June 13 , 2017

U.S.: Northwest pear crop 10% down on five-year average

Harvest is expected close to historical average pick dates, which are later than the last two seasons.

June 12 , 2017

Italy's VOG reaches agreement to grow Crimson Snow apples

The variety's global rights-holder plans to have 550 hectares planted by 2022.

June 12 , 2017

Grupo Molina pioneers new state for Mexican table grape industry

Once completed the project could have a harvest capacity of 10 million boxes in an ideal market window for the United States.

June 12 , 2017