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U.K.: Cut out the mess with M&S pre-sliced avocados

Convenience has gone to a whole new level at British high-end grocer Marks & Spencer with pre-sliced avocados hitting the shelves.
April 26 , 2016

U.S.: Dole's Springfield facility back on track after Listeria scare

An investigation into the Ohio facility from U.S. and Canadian authorities has been completed.
April 26 , 2016

Turkey to export cherries to China

The world's leading cherry-growing nation has secured access to what may become the biggest market in years to come.
April 26 , 2016

Mexico: Rains and HLB take toll on lime production, says Colima grower

"For example, last season we were producing three times more than we are now," says the president of Fundación Produce.
April 26 , 2016

Ecuador earthquake caused logistical problems for BanaBay fruit

While one company says roads to the port of Guayaquil have been damaged, Ecuador's banana exporter association says the industry hasn't experienced major problems.
April 26 , 2016

Quality over quantity: Copefrut urges its growers to switch focus

After a new approach yielded better returns for Copefrut's summer program from Chile, initiatives are in the works to raise value for the upcoming kiwifruit and apple seasons.
April 25 , 2016

Australian project to address vegetable labor shortages

Horticulture Innovation Australia expects the study to be complete in December.
April 25 , 2016

Peru cries foul over Ecuadorian produce import suspension

SENASA is up in arms about a decision from Ecuador to block imports of Peruvian grapes, peaches, watermelons, citrus and corn kernels.
April 25 , 2016

"Bizarre" Mexican mango season pushes on

Small sizes look likely to continue for a Mexican mango deal that's been in short supply, but one importer is seeing some of the sweetest fruit witnessed in a long time.
April 25 , 2016

Italy: Treatments reduce Xylella symptoms but do not kill pathogen

The result of studies into treatments brings both positive and negative news in the fight against 'olive ebola'.
April 25 , 2016