Australia: Latest TR4 detection on country's largest banana operation

The farm will reportedly continue to send fruit to market but under strict biosecurity protocols.

July 17 , 2017

Sturdy U.S. plum market amid lower California supply

The strong domestic prices have led to a reluctance to export fruit this season, with many growers' crops 20-30% down year-on-year.

July 17 , 2017

Whole Foods investor files federal lawsuit in bid to block Amazon takeover

A shareholder claims the deal undervalues the high-end retailer and is being made without sufficient transparency.

July 14 , 2017

Thai inspectors visit Spanish cherry fields

While Thailand is a booming export destination for imported fresh produce, FEPEX says currently Spain hasn't shipped fruit there to date.

July 14 , 2017

U.S.: Final Florida citrus forecast pegs orange crop 16% down on 2016

The California orange crop also saw a sharp year-on-year decline, but tangerine and tangelo production rose in both states.

July 14 , 2017

EU makes five pest detections in South African citrus during June

The news is "highly disappointing" for an industry that has implemented "meticulous" measures and protocols for 2017.

July 14 , 2017

Hail damages Swiss fruit production

While local media reports the hail has caused millions of dollars' worth of damage, an industry representative says fruit damage is "very limited."

July 14 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh Alliance to launch Margaritaville-branded limes

The grower-shipper has previously been focused on tomatoes and vegetables, but is now taking a big leap into the tropical fruit category.

July 14 , 2017

Pichuberry among organic fraud culprits in USDA update

The Phoenix-based importer, a Mexican blueberry supplier and a Turkish vegetable exporter are in hot water with the USDA.

July 13 , 2017

Bayer teams up with Israeli irrigation tech firm

Netafim CEO Ran Maidan said the new combined system was very much in line with the philosophy "grow more with less".

July 13 , 2017