Fyffes invests US$45M in melon, banana expansion

Fyffes could see its U.S. melon import capacity grow by a quarter this upcoming season, thanks to new investments in Central America.

October 20 , 2015

HLB detected in northeastern Mexican state

The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in three citrus orchards in a Mexican region bordering the U.S. state of Texas.

October 20 , 2015

U.S.: California Walnut Board to launch national TV ad campaign

A major TV, print and digital advertising campaign is anticipated to deliver 4.5 billion impressions to U.S. adults.

October 20 , 2015

Peru expects positive mango season despite El Niño threat

Peru's mango industry body says production could reach as high as 140,000MT this campaign.

October 20 , 2015

Dominican Republic blocks Florida produce imports

Oriental fruit fly detections in California and Florida have led to one Caribbean nation restricting agricultural trade with the two states.

October 20 , 2015

Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading

Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.

October 19 , 2015

Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'

The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.

October 19 , 2015

National Osteoporosis Foundation makes produce picks for bone health

The NOF has named a few foods for consumers to look out for in the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day on Oct. 20.

October 19 , 2015

Fruit Attraction participation set to rise in 2015

The organizers of industry event Fruit Attraction in Spain expect a much larger turnout this year, with participants coming from 88 countries.

October 19 , 2015

Opinion: Current fruit breeding practices - fruitful or futile?

Two U.S. scientists assess whether our fixation on sweetness in the produce we eat is putting good nutrition by the wayside.

October 19 , 2015