Hong Kong destroys Taiwanese mangoes, claiming Covid traces found on skin

Hong Kong ordered 440 pounds of mangoes imported from Taiwan tossed out after finding traces of coronavirus on the skin of just one of the orange-hued fruits, Bloomberg reports.

July 08 , 2022

Half of Peruvian avocado production under threat due to fertilizer shortages, says industry body

Growers have warned that the quality of Peruvian Hass avocados destined for export may be compromised this year. 

July 08 , 2022

South African citrus industry feels the squeeze of load shedding

The South African citrus industry is feeling the pressure of load shedding, with cold storage operators incurring big expenses from running their generators.

July 08 , 2022

Northwest kicks off cherry season, promoting health benefits

Fresh Northwest-grown sweet cherries, which are packed with nutrients that support better health, are now available in produce sections from coast to coast. 

July 08 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Mexico’s thriving berry industry

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the state of the Mexican berry industry.

July 07 , 2022

Westfalia Fruit enters Colombian Hass avocado season

Westfalia Fruit Group has announced the start of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available now through late spring of 2023.

July 07 , 2022

Jupiter's tests on new Greek grape varieties look promising

Ahead of its commercial Greek grape season, Jupiter Group has been testing two promising new ARRA grape varieties.

July 07 , 2022

Fall Creek names Michel Kaczmarek as Commercial Manager for EMEnA

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. has appointed Michel Kaczmarek as Commercial Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and northern Africa (EMEnA).

July 07 , 2022

TOMRA Food, keynote sponsor of the upcoming Global Avocado Congress, spotlights how packhouses can meet current and future challenges

Ahead of the new online event for the global avocado industry, TOMRA spotlights solutions for growers and packhouses who are under pressure to increase throughputs – and whose next big challenge will be higher expectations of product quality.

July 06 , 2022

Californian citrus growers shift their focus to the domestic market

Californian citrus growers are shifting their focus to the domestic market, as rising costs continue to put pressure on growers and the ongoing global supply chain crisis wreaks havoc for both imports and exports. 

July 06 , 2022