State of the Market - Week 47, 2018

Chilean cherries fetched higher opening prices in the U.S. market than last year thanks to low supply and strong demand.

November 29 , 2018

U.K.: Can-do attitude, business savvy at the heart of Jupiter Group’s international success

The former UK-based importer has transformed into a global producer that is pioneering new grape varieties and reaping dramatic results.

November 29 , 2018

Zespri SunGold "really taking off" in North America, says CEO

Fresh Fruit Portal caught up with Zespri International CEO Dan Mathieson and Zespri North America marketing manager Sarah Deaton at last month's PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida.

November 29 , 2018

Cuties encourages shoppers to "Spread the Cheer" this holiday season

November 28 , 2018

Interpoma 2018 'more international than ever'

November 28 , 2018

Indian promotions kick off for U.S. pears as varietal mix grows

Sumit Saran of SS Associates discusses the pear deal underway, expectations for Washington apple imports and the results of a multi-faceted Chilean kiwifruit campaign.

November 28 , 2018

Australia: Chinese investment company buys two melon farms for US$20M

The purchase, which involves a company owned by Hong Kong's richest man, is reported to be one of the most significant horticultural deals in the Northern Territory's history.

November 27 , 2018

Frieda's releases produce trend predictions for 2019

Frieda’s Specialty Produce says its 'trendologists' have had a "high rate of success" at spotting what's going to be hot.

November 27 , 2018

U.S.: Romaine E. coli case count rises, but sales to resume from areas deemed safe

The FDA says romaine lettuce sales can resume for produce grown in areas deemed to be safe, as long as the product is labeled with a harvest date and location.

November 27 , 2018

Chinese scientists make breakthrough identifying kiwifruit fungi

Researchers have recently identified three key fungi that can kill fruit, destroy flavor and reduce production.

November 27 , 2018