State of the Market - Week 15, 2017

Chilean Granny Smith apples fetched good prices in the U.S. market in week 15.

April 19 , 2017

U.S.: Naturipe Farms offers increased blueberry volumes

A representative from the leading berry company expects to see peak volumes out of California from the second week of May into early June.

April 19 , 2017

California: War of words continues between ALRB, Gerawan Farming

The UFW has won a small victory against Gerawan Farming, but larger cases questioning the constitutionality of forced unionization are in the pipeline.

April 19 , 2017

U.K.: Tesco debuts pulp packaging for fresher mushrooms

The chain will pilot a new fully recyclable pulp punnet, which designed to prolong the shelf life of mushrooms by keeping out condensation.

April 19 , 2017

Australia, U.S. sign food safety recognition agreement

Australian exporters are now said to be in a "significantly stronger position" as produce suppliers to the U.S.

April 18 , 2017

Chilean fields to yield more mandarins in 2017

Record export volumes across many citrus varieties are expected to be maintained for the Chilean industry this season.

April 18 , 2017

U.S.: Florida strawberry season "best in recent memory", says Wish Farms

The head of Wish Farms says rainfall in California helped boost prices for Florida strawberries this season, and reports a "favorable" domestic blueberry market.

April 18 , 2017

U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings

The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.

April 18 , 2017

Could fresh mangoes be the next big export crop for Colombia?

The domestic market has been the main domain for the tropical fruit, but a nascent export sector is emerging.

April 18 , 2017

Opinion: The high price of variety in schools

Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners president Greg Christian says eliminating variety allows cooks the time to focus on making fabulous food.

April 18 , 2017