EU lifts Argentine citrus import ban

The European Union has revoked its ban on Argentine citrus imports it implemented last August following numerous detections of citrus black spot (CBS)  over previous months.

April 28 , 2021

IFG building new R&D headquarters in California

Fruit breeding and licensing company IFG has unveiled plans for the company's new $12 million state-of-the-art research facility and breeding campus in California.

April 27 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp apple 'has potential to become top-five variety at this time next year'

After a record-breaking sophomore year that is not over yet, Cosmic Crisp apple’s growth trajectory indicates it will launch to the top of the apple chart in no time, according to Domex SuperFresh Growers.

April 26 , 2021

Panama: Banana farmworker strike ends after Chiquita removes security cameras

Following government mediation, an agreement was reached this week under which Chiquita would remove the security cameras and farming and packing operations would resume.

April 23 , 2021

USDA to undertake "supply chain assessment holistically" in response to Biden's executive order

The comments received will help USDA assess the critical factors, risks and strategies needed to support resilient, diverse and secure supply chains in the U.S.

April 22 , 2021

Lidl U.S. names fourth CEO in six years

Lidl U.S. has named a veteran of Lidl’s Poland division as the new CEO, taking over from Johannes Fieber who is resigning after three years in charge.

April 21 , 2021

"A new door of possibilities": Pioneering containerized ripening room unveiled

Interko has unveiled its pioneering Containerised Ripening Room following five years of research and development in partnership with Fyffes.

April 20 , 2021

Del Monte Fresh Produce expands organic fresh-cut fruit production

The Organic Fresh-Cut Fruit expansion will allow for added retail convenience, as the fruit will be cut to order prior to distribution, according to a press release.

April 19 , 2021

French frosts "greatest agricultural catastrophe of 21st century" - ag minister

At least a third of French wine production worth almost €2 billion in sales will be lost this year after rare freezing temperatures devastated many vines and fruit crops across France.

April 16 , 2021

Organic fresh produce sales up 9 percent in Q1, driven by berries and salad

Packaged salads remain the single largest driver of organic dollars, accounting for 17 percent of all organic sales, with berries, fresh herbs and lettuce also showing a strong performance.

April 15 , 2021