U.S. company recalls citrus products over listeria fears

The company is calling numerous products after its routine internal testing identified Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment in one of its packing facilities. 

August 11 , 2020

Washington apple crop "ample", with Gala to consolidate leading position

The fresh apple crop in the U.S. state of Washington is set to be on par with last year, with Gala set to cement its position as the leading variety.

August 11 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: California Stark Crimson pear prices soar

High prices for pear variety Stark Crimson aren’t unusual. But this year the prices are even higher than last year, which already had the highest prices for this variety since 2010.

August 11 , 2020

Honeybear says 2020 "exceeding expectations" for apple imports

Apple grower and importer HoneyBear Brands told us about the strong import season, organic production and marketing during a pandemic.

August 11 , 2020

USDA issues warning as onion-linked salmonella outbreak expands

Authorities are investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to the recalled onions that have sickened 640 Americans in 43 states, as well as 239 Canadians.

August 10 , 2020

Dole reveals new strategy in fighting banana disease

New plans to invest further in disease resistant bananas were unveiled by Dole in Latin America.

August 10 , 2020

Naturipe announces big plans for Colombian avocado production

The grower-supplier of berries and avocados has announced the expansion of its global footprint of avocados with its first season distributing Colombia avocados in the U.S. marketplace.

August 06 , 2020

Tanimura & Antle HarvestSelect produce box advances

Tanimura & Antle has announced the addition of fruit and root vegetables to its evolving HarvestSelect program.

August 06 , 2020

How biocontrol helps fight the Asian citrus psyllid

Dr. Mark Hoddle, an entomologist and biological control specialist at the University of California Riverside, offers some critical advice to help citrus growers prevent the devastating citrus greening disease.

August 06 , 2020

Trends in citrus availability in U.S. market point to shifting consumer interest

New data on U.S. market trends and fresh fruit demand show long-term trends for citrus availability that point to historically growing interest in limes.

August 06 , 2020