Tree created that can produce 40 stonefruit varieties

Grafting techniques have been used to create a tree that can produce 40 different stonefruit varieties, which ripen sequentially from July to October in the U.S.

February 27 , 2020

Australia: TR4 confirmed on fourth Tully banana farm

Australia's Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has confirmed the presence of Fusarium Wilt tropical race IV on a fourth Tully Valley banana farm in Queensland.

February 27 , 2020

Carrefour China saw significant profit this quarter

Turning a profit for the first time in seven years, Carrefour China's new owner announced financial results for the first time.

February 27 , 2020

U.S. Hass avocado grew 5% in dollars for 2019 Q3

Hass avocados outperformed other fruits in Q3 with a rise in dollars greater than other produce, although overall dollar growth rate is down from last year.

February 27 , 2020

U.S.: Amazon opens first cashierless store

Cashierless grocery is undoubtedly a trend and people are eager to see what Amazon's new checkout-free grocery store has in store for shoppers.

February 26 , 2020

Mexican avocado industry notes rise in U.S. consumption

The country's exporter's association met to talk about recent developments after the Mexican avocado industry's promotions, pointing to strong results.

February 26 , 2020

GreenTech Americas: Experts to address crop optimization in protected horticulture

February 26 , 2020

FreshFruitPortal.com launches new mobile website version

The version, available on both iOS and Android, adapts to users’ mobile devices so that the content can be viewed in the quickest, simplest and most comfortable way.

February 26 , 2020

Greenyard's Q3 fresh produce sales reverse downward trend

The strong results follow a couple of difficult years for the company, which led it to develop a 'transformational plan' to turn the business around.

February 26 , 2020

Skipcart says 'grocery delivery model does not work', pulls out of agreement with Walmart

Citing its difficulties turning a profit, CEO of Skipcart said that everyone in the business is losing money and that it will focus on restaurant delivery.

February 25 , 2020