Trump says U.S. will impose tariffs on extra US$300B of Chinese imports on Sept. 1

The surprise escalation to the ongoing trade war comes after talks in Shanghai ended with little progress being made.

August 01 , 2019

Studies reveal how blueberries aid healthy aging

One of the studies found that consuming about one cup of blueberries daily can improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure.

August 01 , 2019

The Packaging Pitch: Why the museum of ice cream isn’t about ice cream

Marketing expert Lisa Cork says that the fresh produce industry could garner some valuable insights from the unusual museum in San Francisco.

August 01 , 2019

Del Monte CEO: TR4 could cause "drastic" reduction in LatAm banana exports

The suspected entry of a virulent banana disease into Latin America has the potential to have a "drastic" effect on the region's production levels over the next decade, according to the CEO of Del Monte.

August 01 , 2019

U.S.: Trump's farm aid favors wealthy growers, report finds

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the program has disproportionately helped rich landowners, with 54% of farm aid going to the top 10% of growers.

July 31 , 2019

Colombian Hass avocado industry scores market access to China, as Japan opens its doors

The Colombian Hass avocado industry has secured market access to China, with the news being announced on the same day that Japan officially opens its doors to the product.

July 31 , 2019

Spanish lemon crop estimated to be lower than bumper season

An industry body says it expects Spain will remain competitive against the "aggressive supply of lemon from competing third countries such as Turkey or Egypt".

July 31 , 2019

Wonderful expects new seedless lemon brand to be a category disruptor

Adam Cooper, senior vice president of marketing, anticipates Wonderful Seedless Lemons will see similar success to the company's other highly successful produce brands.

July 31 , 2019

Australia forges custard apples' future, tests promising varieties

A decades-long journey to produce delicious, commercially successful, new varieties of custard apples is inching closer to completion.

July 31 , 2019

Europe must "urgently" tackle export market barriers, says Freshfel

Freshfel Europe has offered a number of solutions to achieve this, including developing and implementing better defined international standards.

July 31 , 2019