Another round of heat coming to western U.S.

The heat wave that engulfed most of the western U.S. growing areas bringing much above normal temperatures the last six days came to an end on Thursday, according to Weathermelon.

June 14 , 2019

USDA recommended to approve $1.8m in grants for Idaho's specialty crop industry

A total of 10 universities, commissions, associations, and committees have put forward various projects for consideration, ranging from effective water management to marketing-enhancement.

June 14 , 2019

NextGen Fruit Group launches at The London Produce Show and Conference 2019

NextGen's chairman says the company aims to expand globally: “in two years’ time, this group will be very powerful, and full of bright individuals.”

June 14 , 2019

Global Grape Summit wrap-up part four: Retailing in China and the U.K. markets

This part will feature two sessions both looking at different aspects of selling grapes in two key markets - one session on e-commerce in China and another featuring a panel that discussed retail opportunities in the U.K.

June 14 , 2019

Chinese market suffers payment delays, diminishing growth

Besides China, there has been a slowdown in the world economy, as well as international trade, says insurance company for export credits Coface.

June 14 , 2019

India: Almost 50 children killed by brain disease linked to toxin in lychees

Over the past three weeks, 47 children in India have died of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which involves brain inflammation and has been linked to lychee, health officials report.

June 13 , 2019

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