China: apple prices soar, concerning Beijing

The jump in apple prices has affected sales: between April and early June, apple sales on one delivery site fell 5.7% from the same period a year ago, according to the Chinese grocery delivery platform Dada-JD Daojia.

June 13 , 2019

Exhibitors make headlines at London Produce Show with innovative offerings, new developments

There were more than 100 exhibitors at The London Produce Show, some promoting new marketing plans, produce lines, or scientific advances for the industry.

June 13 , 2019

Berry People transitions to Pacific Northwest blueberry supplies and announces late-season organic offering

Berry People, a year-round, full-line supplier of organic and conventional branded berries and avocados, is transitioning its blueberry supply to the Pacific Northwest as the Mexican and California seasons wind down.

June 13 , 2019

The Biocontrol Report: Economic decision-making in Integrated Pest Management

In order to fine-tune a quality Integrated Pest Management plan to meet the specific agro-economic needs of individual farms, there are a few key terms with which one should become familiar.

June 13 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part three: What is needed to be successful in the future?

This third part will feature two future-focused sessions - one on how to win with new varieties through optimum marketing strategies, and another on what the industry could look like 10 years from now and what companies need to do to be successful.

June 13 , 2019

Fall Creek opens blueberry nursery in South Africa, welcomes new regional director

“Fall Creek is investing in a South Africa nursery to serve the blueberry industry’s growth needs in the RSA and Sub-Saharan Africa region,” says COO. 

June 12 , 2019

Driscoll's introduces two "high-flavor" berries for summer

The company says this limited-edition collection of berries is the first in a series of the company's offerings, created by the company's own research and development team - The Joy Makers.

June 12 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part two: Consumer response to new varieties

This second part of the Global Grape Summit wrap-up will feature a session on the consumer response to new varieties, which included a panel made up of industry experts as well as a presentation on trends in the U.K. market.

June 12 , 2019

Generating added value in the avocado industry

With avocado production having risen significantly over recent years, the industrialization and transformation of the fruit have become an important alternative for many growers.

June 12 , 2019

After Trump drops tariff threat against Mexico, U.S. produce associations push for USMCA passage

Urging congress to ratify the USMCA, Western Growers said "Like NAFTA before it, the USMCA maintains zero-tariff treatment for all produce, a provision that led to the tripling of U.S. exports to Mexico over the past 25 years."

June 12 , 2019