U.S.: Limoneira downgrades earnings forecast following "overabundance" of large lemons

Excessive winter rains in Southern California created an oversupply of large fresh lemons in the citrus industry, it said. This resulted in an "industry-wide decrease of lemon carton pricing and volume".

August 29 , 2019

New method developed for organic fraud detection

The method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether produce is indeed organic, according to the Danish researchers.

August 29 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger to build one of first automated warehouses in Dallas

Kroger says it plans for the facility to help solve some of the food desert issues in southern Dallas and create jobs for area residents.

August 28 , 2019

Australian grape exports surpass half billion dollar mark for first time

The Australian Table Grapes Association explained that growth in Japan's market has especially been incredible: “We are now the biggest Southern Hemisphere supplier to that country.”

August 28 , 2019

Greenyard sees profit recovery, expects positive H1

Greenyard says it expects the first half-year EBITDA to land in the range of EUR 43m-45m. This is a sharp recovery versus the previous half-year, which finished at almost half of this figure.

August 28 , 2019

Scientists discover key to increasing crop yields in salty farmlands

"With what we've found, lands that are now unable to sustain plant life due to high salinity could once again be used for crops," says scientist.

August 28 , 2019

U.S.: Louisiana grapefruit wins world record for size, weight

The giant fruit beat the previous record-holder, a seven-pound one-ounce grapefruit from Brazil that had held the title since 2006.

August 27 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon joins Walmart in reporting Tesla solar panel fire

While Tesla has called the Amazon fire an “isolated event", a Business Insider report claims that Tesla was aware of problems related to its solar panels since the summer of 2018.

August 27 , 2019

JBT and SmartWash Solutions to bring fresh-cut food safety technology to Europe

With their new partnership, they will bring an innovative combination of science, technology and engineering to fresh-cut produce processors in Europe, says JBT.

August 27 , 2019

Costco China bombarded with huge crowds upon debut

Customers reportedly fought over discounted products at Costco's first physical store in China. There was such a frenzy that it had to suspend operations.

August 27 , 2019