Panama Canal delays threaten Chilean grapes and Ecuadorian bananas

Spot banana business out of Ecuador and the specialized reefer-centric Chilean grape season are especially vulnerable to the delays.

November 16 , 2023

Mango and dragon fruit available year-round

dVida Company announced year-round availability for their mango and dragon fruit programs for the U.S. market.

November 15 , 2023

Consumption of Oscar Gold kiwifruit increasing in Europe

Golden kiwifruit varieties have progressively become a consumer favorite around the world.

November 14 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry sets new support price

This fee "must be received by the banana producer, for each of the different types of boxes and their specifications, of bananas, plantains and other musaceae for export, for any act or contract of trade permitted by this law".

November 13 , 2023

USDA enhancing U.S. specialty crop sector competitiveness

USDA is encouraging U.S. specialty crops stakeholders to submit comments on how USDA can better support and meet the needs of the industry.

November 13 , 2023

Calif. Fresh Fruit Association names new president

“I could not be more thrilled to join the great team at CFFA,” says newly elected President, Daniel Hartwig.

November 10 , 2023

Could this be the future of quality control for fresh produce?

Poor quality control is not only an issue for consumers and retailers, but it represents a liability for the profitability of everyone involved in the supply chain.

November 09 , 2023