California processor wins US Foods innovation award

Gold Coast Packing has been named 'Fresh Innovation Vendor of the Year' for its Riced Cauliflower and Cut & Washed Broccoli Leaves.

October 18 , 2016

Dole and Disney team up to co‐brand fresh produce

An assortment of fresh produce items featuring Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel characters will be on sale at U.S. retailers this fall.

October 17 , 2016

Chinese online consumers spending less each purchase, says Fruitday chief

E-commerce is bursting with opportunities for the Chinese produce market, but new approaches will be needed for growth to continue.

October 17 , 2016

U.S.: California Avocado Commission exec receives PMA award

Jan DeLyser was presented with the 2016 Robert L. Carey Leadership Award, in recognition of her 'exceptional commitment' to the produce industry.

October 17 , 2016

Major Argentine pome fruit exporter closes packhouse

A company owned by Belgium's Univeg has reportedly closed the facility due to a lack of profitability.

October 17 , 2016

U.S.: Melissa's Produce trials pre-cut jackfruit pack

While jackfruit may be one of the hottest up-and-comer fruits right now, it can be quite unwieldy in its whole fruit form.

October 17 , 2016

U.S.: How will the Mexican strike affect other avocado suppliers?

Mexico's recent strike may have more long-term impacts for other avocado suppliers to the U.S. market.

October 17 , 2016

Silbermann: "Build bridges rather than walls"

Bryan Silbermann passed on the bouquet of leadership to Kathy Burns in his last PMA Fresh Summit State of the Industry address today.

October 14 , 2016

Phoenix Media Network, Yentzen Consulting join forces

FreshFruitPortal.com will now form part of the same global network that includes publications such as PerishableNews.com and Produce Business Magazine.

October 14 , 2016

Mexican avocado conflict leads to U.S. supply shortage

While the worker strike in a key Mexican growing region appears to be ending, U.S.-bound exports have been dramatically affected over the last couple of weeks.

October 14 , 2016