PMA enters alliance with entertainment association

A new deal with the Entertainment Resource & Marketing Association (ERMA) aims to normalize produce consumption in the movies and television.

October 23 , 2015

U.S.: Derailed pesticide the 'kind of compound environmentalists asked for'

The Ninth Circuit Court's invalidation of sulfoxaflor not only dashes hopes for another tool against citrus greening, but could also affect leafy greens.

October 23 , 2015

El Niño slows start of Chilean blueberry campaign

Chile's blueberry export volumes may be down a fifth over 2014, but the industry is confident the situation will only be short-term.

October 23 , 2015

Kenyan union raises concern over Del Monte court battles

Kenya's Central Organisation of Trade Unions has called on the government to put an end to court cases between two counties and produce group Del Monte.

October 21 , 2015

Canada: CPMA congratulates new govt

The newly elected Liberal Party promises to give Canadian produce sellers protection at home, while restoring Canada’s preferential access to PACA provisions in the U.S.

October 20 , 2015

Fyffes invests US$45M in melon, banana expansion

Fyffes could see its U.S. melon import capacity grow by a quarter this upcoming season, thanks to new investments in Central America.

October 20 , 2015

Dominican Republic blocks Florida produce imports

Oriental fruit fly detections in California and Florida have led to one Caribbean nation restricting agricultural trade with the two states.

October 20 , 2015

Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading

Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.

October 19 , 2015

Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'

The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.

October 19 , 2015

Opinion: Current fruit breeding practices - fruitful or futile?

Two U.S. scientists assess whether our fixation on sweetness in the produce we eat is putting good nutrition by the wayside.

October 19 , 2015