EU to consider activating South African citrus safeguard clause amid Spanish crisis

During a recent meeting with Valencia's MEP, the European Commission's Director of Trade Defense also reportedly said that he would like to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Spanish citrus sector.

April 16 , 2019

Clementines in Charts: It's almost ClemenTime for Chile

A glance at historical price trends shows we could very well expect prices to start off around-or-above US$2.50 per kilo sometime over the next two weeks and stay in that neighborhood until mid-June.

April 16 , 2019

BayWa, RWA announce robotics challenge to promote innovative agriculture solutions

The groundbreaking competition, sponsored by BayWa AG and RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, will focus on how these technologies might be implemented to advance autonomous weed control as well as fruit and vegetable harvesting.

April 15 , 2019

U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon sickens 93 across nine states

The recall applies to 16 states and includes fresh cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew sold in plastic clamshell packaging at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target and Whole Foods. 

April 15 , 2019

DMA Solutions brings Aggies For Fresh students to Viva Fresh Expo

April 15 , 2019

Global Grape Summit announces stellar lineup of panelists and insightful sessions

The commercially focused, one-day event that will be held in conjunction with The London Produce Show and Conference also announces several forward-looking and thought-provoking educational sessions exploring a range of topics, including the consumer response to new varieties and how the industry will evolve over the next decade.

April 15 , 2019

U.S.: Albertsons to pilot blockchain traceability for romaine lettuce

The supermarket china is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network and will begin piloting the technology to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf.

April 12 , 2019

NZ: Auckland lifts fruit fly controls after no further detections

A month has passed since a fly was last found on the north shore, and two months since the first fly was caught.

April 12 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 14, 2019

In the U.S., the local blueberry market is strengthening, while there is rising interest in white seedless table grape varieties.

April 12 , 2019

The Greenery reports disappointing year for net profit, announces future plans

The Dutch fruit and vegetable company suffered marked losses due to poor weather conditions and increased market competition, but remains hopeful for the success of future projects

April 12 , 2019