U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros

John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.

September 05 , 2016

Spanish officials seize cocaine in Colombian banana shipment

The administrator of a fruit company in Seville has been arrested over the incident.

September 05 , 2016

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte president to move on

Hani El-Naffy will exit his president and COO roles but will stay on with the board of directors.

September 02 , 2016

Driscoll's rolls out global berry rebranding campaign

Driscoll’s may be a household name in berries but the company is now going one step further in its branding, tapping into the positive emotional bonds consumers feel with soft fruit.

August 31 , 2016

California: WGA "extremely disappointed" by Assembly's overtime bill approval

WGA has called on California Governor Jerry Brown to veto a bill that an industry-commissioned report claims could take US$4.5 billion from the state's farming economy.

August 29 , 2016

Farmfolio brings crowdfunding model to fresh produce investment

Horticulture. It's an exciting sector but not always accessible for many investors, particularly if they want an organic focus.

August 29 , 2016

U.S.: Industry may need to adapt to early seasons, says NW Cherry Growers

An industry head says growers and retailers may need to get used to greater early volumes and change their marketing strategies accordingly.

August 29 , 2016

Vegetable consumption found to improve body odor

Australian researchers have found vegetable consumption results in more pleasant-smelling sweat, with 'floral, fruity, sweet and medicinal' qualities.

August 29 , 2016

U.S. proposes allowing fresh Moroccan raspberry imports

Two years after the U.S. opened its doors for Moroccan blueberry imports, a new rule has been proposed to allow raspberry shipments from the North African country.

August 25 , 2016

Zika-infected countries will need to treat fruit for China shipments

The Food and Agriculture Service (FAS) has warned the guidance applies to the USA as well a further 39 countries.

August 25 , 2016