Boragen and Dole team up to develop boron-based Sigatoka treatment

Boragen is collaborating with Dole Fresh Fruit Company in the search for innovative and more sustainable solutions to protect against banana disease Black Sigatoka.

May 21 , 2020

U.S. becomes only country with access to Filipino fresh blueberry market

The development comes on the heels of fresh blueberry market access to China, which industry representatives say is a "significant milestone."

May 20 , 2020

Changing consumer behavior during Covid-19 and its impact on omnichannel produce purchasing in retail

Gina Garven of Robinson Fresh says that although most supply chains and production of fresh fruits and vegetables are largely undisturbed during Covid-19, consumer behaviors are changing rapidly.

May 20 , 2020

U.S.: Fresh produce growth holds at 17% in week ending May 10

Meanwhile, over recent weeks has been the gradual recovery of fresh produce's share of total produce sales, while frozen and canned produce continue to see slow declines from their mid-March peak.

May 20 , 2020

USDA unveils details of $2.1B Covid-19 relief for specialty crops

However, representatives of the United Fresh Produce Association, Western Growers, and the National Potato Council say more support is needed.

May 19 , 2020

Chilean citrus cleared for access to China

China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) has issued the protocol for all citrus types, following the signing of an agreement between the two countries in December last year.

May 19 , 2020

U.S. and Turkish set for good cherry production, while EU stonefruit crops could struggle

A report by Tridge says U.S. and Turkey are expected to see good cherry harvests due to optimal growing conditions, while Spanish nectarines and Italian apricots are experiencing difficulties.

May 19 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: The role of Mexican blueberries in the U.S. market

The rise of Mexican blueberries in the U.S. market has been no small achievement. In 2010, they represented a mere blip on the map.

May 19 , 2020

Mission Produce ships first Peruvian Hass avocados to South Korea

The container was expertly packed by Mission’s South and Central America team operating out of Mission’s Peruvian packing house.

May 18 , 2020

Most dangerous Atlantic storm season since Katrina may be ahead

Hurricanes in previous years, such as Irma in 2017, caused widespread disruption to fruit and vegetable operations in the U.S. state of Florida and further up the East Coast, as well as in parts of the Caribbean.

May 18 , 2020