New sanitizing wash could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, says USDA

An ARS food technologist has come up with a solution that has proven more effective in ridding bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and Listeria from fresh-cut produce.

September 15 , 2015

U.S.: California Navels set for bigger crop and fruit sizes

California Citrus Mutual has described a recent state crop forecast as a "reasonable starting point", but planted acreage cut due to drought may affect the end result.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: Port Manatee gets federal approval for pilot fruit import program

A program designed to bring cold-treated Peruvian, Uruguayan and Argentine fruit to southern Florida could soon include a new point of entry.

September 14 , 2015

Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season

OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.

September 11 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production

Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.

September 11 , 2015

IBO makes its mark on the global produce map

The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.

September 11 , 2015

U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3

As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.

September 09 , 2015

Canada green lights Peruvian blueberry imports

Having gained access to Canada's US$186 million blueberry import market, Peru has listed a host of other countries it has set its sights on.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: Salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers leaves one dead

More than 285 have been sickened across 27 states, with a California company believed to have distributed the vegetables in question.

September 08 , 2015

U.S.: China could be 'number three market' for Washington apples this season

The Washington Apple Commission's Todd Fryhoover discusses what's in store for the 2015-16 season, including varietal trends, production estimates and expectations for key markets.

September 08 , 2015