U.S. Northwest cherry prices stronger than last season

Prices of 10-row cherries from Yakima and Wenatchee started off at similar levels to 2018, but from there the two years showed an increasingly significant gap.

September 02 , 2019

Ilapak develops plastic-free fresh fruit and vegetable packs

The packs are produced by an innovative flow wrapping solution, incorporating a special coating which allows the smooth running of compostable and paper films.

September 02 , 2019

Kroger awards first grants to help innovators fight food waste

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation named the selected companies from nearly 400 applicants who submitted interest earlier this year during the first-ever open call. 

September 02 , 2019

Florida: Hurricane timing "about as bad as it could be" for citrus growers

"It seems we just can’t catch a break from Mother Nature," says a representative of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

August 30 , 2019

Limes in Charts: Prices double in just one week

The charts show that although lime prices are not strangers to sudden price rises, these usually happen between February and May.

August 30 , 2019

U.S.: Mushroom Council launches month-long campaign

Each weekday in September the U.S. Mushroom Council will showcase ideas for incorporating mushrooms in meals.

August 29 , 2019

Cocaine worth US$1M found in banana boxes at three Safeway stores

Safeway workers discovered the drugs weighing almost 50 pounds earlier this month at stores in Washington state.

August 29 , 2019

Dole drives H1 revenue rise for Total Produce

Overall Total Produce said performance had been "good, with the benefit of Dole partially offset by weakness in some European markets.

August 29 , 2019

U.K.: Organic body warns government over GM implications on ag

Roger Kerr, chief executive at Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), said GM could make U.K. farm businesses less profitable, despite the perceived advantages.

August 29 , 2019

China's extra 10% tariff on U.S. ag imports to kick in on Sunday

The move will mean cherries and apples will face 60% duties going into China. Lemons and oranges will face 61%, while mandarins and grapefruit will face 62%. 

August 29 , 2019