Australia: Queensland growers call for wholesale market price transparency

Producer organization Growcom has called for real time price information as part of its submission to the Federal Horticulture Code of Conduct review.

September 29 , 2015

China: Pagoda aims to reform weakening domestic produce industry

The chairman of a major Chinese retailer believes there could be a 'continual fall' in local growers' competitiveness if action is not taken.

September 28 , 2015

U.S. blueberry prices stay strong despite Peruvian volume surge

A flood of Peruvian blueberries over recent weeks has failed to dampen what a Giumarra representative describes as 'skyrocketing' prices.

September 28 , 2015

Strike upsets South African fruit packhouse

Several arrests have been made at violent protests involving a major South African pome fruit packing plant.

September 28 , 2015

U.S.: Watermelon a "foodservice powerhouse", claims NWPB

Research has shown watermelons are one of the fastest growing fruits on U.S. salad menus.

September 28 , 2015

Brazil set to open for Peruvian citrus

A Peruvian diplomat believes the country will have a good marketing window in Brazil once citrus imports are permitted.

September 28 , 2015

Mexico: Scientist uses plant hormone crystals to grow larger fruits

A process used to prepare malt for beer has been successfully applied to fruit to improve certain characteristics.

September 28 , 2015

U.S. intercepts 'immense' cocaine load in Costa Rican produce cases

A shipment of drugs worth US$6 million was described as 'cleverly stashed' in a consignment from Central America.

September 28 , 2015

U.S.: Oneonta sees heightened market for large-sized apples

Fires have burned nearly one million acres in Washington State, but apple growers are 'staying the course' to deliver quality fruit at home and abroad.

September 25 , 2015

U.S.: H-E-B to donate salad bars in Texas schools

A Texan school district outside San Antonio will now give children access to healthier lunches, thanks to a generous donation as part of the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign.

September 25 , 2015