Dole trucks attacked in Honduras as protests build

Some 30 Dole trucks were burned and looted as part of the escalating protests against U.S.-allied Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez in recent weeks, said Reuters.

June 03 , 2019

London Produce Show: How Fresh4cast is helping the fresh produce industry get smarter

The exhibitor provides solid data solutions to help customers more accurately forecast their harvest and market demand, as well as mitigate the potential for volatility, waste and inefficiencies.

May 28 , 2019

Peruvian avocados: Greater early-season volumes mark "new trend" for industry

ProHass president Daniel Bustamante said this is due to newer orchards in the north coming online and extending the season.

May 27 , 2019

Apples in Charts: Honeycrisp, the queen of the U.S. market

Average prices of Honeycrisp apples have been far higher than the rest of the pack, as can be seen in the USDA data illustrated in our charts.

May 22 , 2019

The global blueberry industry gathering in British Columbia, Canada

The International Blueberry Organization Summit is hosted by the BC Blueberry Council in Canada and will take place in Richmond, Vancouver, from June 24-26.

May 16 , 2019

U.S.: "Major storms" to strike California, threatening cherry and stonefruit crops

The storms are anticipated to hit the San Joaquin Valley's growing areas on Wednesday night and again on Sunday, bringing rainfall and cooler temperatures - the state's coastal growing regions are also likely to be hit these days.

May 14 , 2019

U.S.: California forecasts record-breaking cherry crop, rise of Coral variety

A California packing company comments that this season's volumes could reach in excess of 10 million cartons, rebounding from last year's much smaller harvest.

May 09 , 2019

Sun World sells its farming operations

A sea change in the nature of the produce industry, Sun World has announced that it will focus its resources on genetics, branding and licensing, while a Sun Pacific affiliate is set to acquire its growing operations.

May 06 , 2019

EU: Red seedless supplies low following "complicated" period in table grape market, says importer

For the past year, most table grape-producing nations have had typical or larger-than-normal crops, leading to a surplus of supplies in the EU market, according to a representative of Origin Fruit Direct.