Study shows declining fruit and vegetable consumption in U.S.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announced renewed efforts to increase fruits and vegetable consumption in the U.S. after an ongoing study showed a significant decline.

February 25 , 2021

Total Produce posts "very strong" 2020 performance

The release of the financial results comes days after the company entered into an agreement to combine with Dole Food Company Inc under a newly created US-listed company, Dole plc.

February 25 , 2021

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as preventing the loss of products and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.

February 25 , 2021

Avocado exports from Mexico marginally break record in 2020

Although marginally, Mexican avocado exports edged a new record in 2020, with exports totaling $2.937 billion dollars, up from the $2.932 billion recorded in 2019

February 25 , 2021

U.S. shoppers buying more grapes - survey

The California Table Grape Commission released the results of a survey that gathered insights on purchase, consumption, and shopping behaviors among U.S. primary shoppers.

February 25 , 2021

Southern Hemisphere apple production forecast to grow in 2021

The forecast from The World Apple and Pear Association consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa.

February 24 , 2021

Australian researchers create TR4-resistant GM Cavendish banana

Led by Professor James Dale, they have already produced a genetically modified Cavendish that can stand up to tropical race 4 - the worst form of the soil-borne fungal disease.

February 23 , 2021

Texas farmers suffer heavy vegetable and citrus crop losses

“It’s down, it’s beat, it’s withered, and it’s falling apart,” Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of Texas International Produce Association said.

February 23 , 2021

Chile: Asoex cuts table grape export forecast by 19%

The second estimate reports a 19 percent decrease year-on-year for table grape exports, along with a call to come together and offer support for all parts of the industry from UVANOVA.

February 23 , 2021

Study paves way to create low-sugar "diet fruits"

A new study in Australia has demystified sugar distribution in plants, reportedly paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits.

February 22 , 2021