U.S. avocado market remains strong following price spike, but likely to weaken in May

According to Del Rey Avocado Co.'s vice president, the market will likely see a gradual "price correction" over the course of May, following Cinco de Mayo, with a steady volume of supplies from Mexico, Peru, and domestic growers.

May 03 , 2019

London Produce Show: Foodservice Forum announces all-star speaker program

The one-day seminar, which will be moderated by Hana Group managing director Jason Danciger, will chart the transformation of UK foodservice through technology and trends.

May 03 , 2019

Chinese man fails breathalyzer test after eating durian fruit

A follow-up blood test proved that there was no alcohol in his system, putting the man in the clear, and leading the police to carry out tests to establish if eating the fruit can lead to a false positive reading.

May 02 , 2019

Felix Instruments launches "major upgrade" to avocado quality meter

"Ultimately, our goal is to completely change the landscape of maturity measurement for the entire industry," says Scott Trimble, the company's marketing director.

May 02 , 2019

'What does it take to win with new grape varieties?' - Marketing expert to explain at Global Grape Summit

Don Goodwin, the founder and president of U.S.-based Golden Sun Marketing will enlighten attendees at the upcoming Global Grape Summit on June 5 with his perspective during a session entitled "Marketing Table Grapes for Success".

May 02 , 2019

U.K.: Greenyard Frozen and Tesco announce new partnership

The strategic supply agreement will "contribute positively" to the revenue of all parties in the supply chain, says Greenyard.

April 30 , 2019

USDA seeks comments on proposed Chinese citrus imports

APHIS says its scientists determined pomelo, Nanfeng honey mandarin, ponkan, sweet orange, and Satsuma mandarin fruit from China can be safely imported into the U.S. under a systems approach.

April 30 , 2019

Fresh Del Monte: Lower banana profits contribute to dip in Q1 net income

The company has also announced a realignment of its operating segments, consolidating its other fresh produce and prepared food businesses into one division called fresh and value-added products in a bid to improve performance.

April 30 , 2019

Coastline Family Farms and Madison Ranches form new dry onion JV

April 29 , 2019

U.S.: FDA approves GM Arctic Fuji apple

Arctic Fujis are the third non-browning apple variety Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been approved to grow, along with Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny.

April 29 , 2019