California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law

The group has asked California to force retailers to strip these bags of the ubiquitous "chasing arrows" logo and the words "recycle" and "recyclable," Reuters has learned.

January 03 , 2022

Sun World expands footprint in North America

The company has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees.

January 03 , 2022

What you need to know about the avocado lace bug

The avocado lace bug has been regarded as having limited distribution and being of only minor economic importance, however, the number of complaints about its damage to avocado leaves has increased.

January 03 , 2022

Highlights from the fourth quarter of 2021

As we prepare for 2022, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2021!

December 30 , 2021

Highlights from the third quarter of 2021

As we prepare for 2022, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2021!

December 29 , 2021

Highlights from the second quarter of 2021

As we prepare for 2022, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2021!

December 28 , 2021

Highlights from the first quarter of 2021

As we prepare for 2022, FreshFruitPortal.com invites you to check out some of the highlights from 2021!

December 27 , 2021

Supply chain disruption cost California farms $2.1 billion in stalled exports

Already staggered by the drought, California’s farmers are losing overseas sales as the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a devastating shortage in shipping containers.

December 24 , 2021

Giving ugly produce a chance

Explaining the value of misshapen vegetables – that they are as healthful as their picture-perfect counterparts and buying them helps reduce food waste – could help improve sales of “ugly” produce, new research suggests.

December 24 , 2021

Triumph in New York

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor speaks about how the 2021 edition of the New York Produce Show and Conference that took place earlier this month was a huge success.

December 24 , 2021