USDA expands quarantine zone for citrus black spot in Florida

According to the USDA, this is the first time that citrus black spot has been detected on a residential property in Florida since 2010.

July 29 , 2019

Q&A: Westfalia Fruit on EU avocado market's import shortfall

"Europe is again experiencing supply limitations with a lower volume crop availability from its main supply countries of South Africa and Peru," Westfalia says.

July 29 , 2019

Opinion: Poland and Turkey have much in common with horticulture

John Giles of Promar International says both Poland and Turkey have lots of good fruit, ambitious export plans, and well-informed management.

July 29 , 2019

California table grape crop forecast down on spring estimate

The new figure is lower than last year's crop but higher than the five-year average. The Central Valley harvest is now ramping up, but one grower-exporter says there are currently challenging market conditions.

July 29 , 2019

Canada's cherry industry suffers 50% drop in season's volume

According to cherry industry players, frost and rain damage has been very "hit-and-miss", with some farmers barely affected and others losing up to 80% of their crop.

July 29 , 2019

USDA announces details of $16B relief package for farmers

Sign-ups for aid start July 29 and end Dec. 6, with relief package payments, ranging from US$15 to US$150 per acre, set to begin next month.

July 26 , 2019

USDA gives green light to gene-edited, virus-resistant tomatoes

Gene-edited tomatoes that are resistant to common viruses can be introduced into the U.S. without coming under federal regulations for genetically engineered plants.

July 26 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger, Ocado break ground on second high-tech fulfillment center

"This is another significant milestone for Kroger and Ocado, and a big step toward a nationwide revolution in how Kroger customers experience grocery e-commerce," said Ocado Group's CE

July 25 , 2019

U.S. FDA investigates multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican basil

So far there have been 132 illnesses and four hospitalizations across 11 states in the U.S. The FDA has advised consumers not to eat basil exports by Siga Logistics located in Morelos, Mexico.

July 25 , 2019

BayWa AG's head of global produce to step down next year

BayWa said that in Cristiane Bell's six years at the company she has "transformed" its regional fruit business into an international unit that generated €27.2 million in EBIT last year. 

July 25 , 2019