Late Australian table grape harvests complicate season

Jeff Scott believes prices could be further reduced as other fruits like citrus come into season.

May 08 , 2017

Organics Unlimited launches GROW label in Japan

Since it was launched in 2005, the label has grown to cover 95% of the grower-distributor's banana sales.

May 08 , 2017

Polish blueberries on track for robust production after escaping frost

The Polish Berry Cooperative is expecting good quality and sizing, with the season due to kick off in July.

May 05 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan apple grower to testify at Senate Farm Bill hearing

Chris Alpers will be representing the U.S. Apple Association when he speaks at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearings this weekend.

May 05 , 2017

Indian grape prices tumble in EU amid large Chilean volumes

Prices for Indian table grapes are reported to be nearly half the level they were at this time last year.

May 05 , 2017

U.S.: GV leads US$10M investment in Abundant Robotics

The California start-up that is developing an autonomous robotic apple harvester has competed its Series A funding led by Alphabet's venture capital arm, formerly known as Google Ventures.

May 04 , 2017

EU drops citrus canker requirement for U.S. imports

Florida's citrus exports to Europe are expected to rise by a quarter in the first year alone as a result of the change.

May 04 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."

May 04 , 2017

EU: Freshfel data shows 'slight recovery' in produce consumption

Freshfel general delegate Philippe Binard says a greater focus on healthy diets and "the search for freshness" are helpig to drive consumption.

May 04 , 2017

Australian pome fruit volumes could be 10% down on estimates, says APAL

Fruit drop, sunburn and a wet spring were the main reasons behind the decline, but an industry representative said coloring is among the best seen in years.

May 04 , 2017