Australia: TR4 confirmed on fourth Tully banana farm

Australia's Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) has confirmed the presence of Fusarium Wilt tropical race IV on a fourth Tully Valley banana farm in Queensland.

February 27 , 2020

Greenyard's Q3 fresh produce sales reverse downward trend

The strong results follow a couple of difficult years for the company, which led it to develop a 'transformational plan' to turn the business around.

February 26 , 2020

Australian cherries see "another year of contrasts"

Overall crop and exports this year decreased significantly but the industry is optimistic, particularly about exports to key Asian markets.

February 25 , 2020

An in-depth look into breeding programs, Canadian Vineland explains process

Vineland's consumer insights specialist tells us about how its apple breeding program has developed, outlines challenges for research center.

February 24 , 2020

Trends in tropical fruit: Brooks Tropicals on what's gaining momentum

Brooks Tropicals told us what it anticipates will be trendy in upcoming months, suggests consumers wait for perfectly ripe star fruit and passion fruit.

February 21 , 2020

U.S.: Apple volumes up for second consecutive month

While U.S. apple volumes are at "incredible" levels, prices are struggling and an industry representatives explains how retailers can boost sales.

February 20 , 2020

Opinion: Banana futures in the balance

Alistair Smith, the international coordinator of non-profit Banana Link, discusses German buyers making a welcome move and the importance of understanding the soils in which the fruit is grown.

February 19 , 2020

PMA's new chief science officer: 'We must be brave enough to imagine a very different world'

The new chief science officer at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is hitting the ground running with plans to explore a wide range of solutions and opportunities to support the industry's efforts with food safety, traceability and sustainability.

February 17 , 2020

Digital integrated pest management: A conversation with Farm Dog's founder and CEO

UAV-IQ's Thomas Grandperrin sits down with CEO of digital pest management platform to discuss using drones for pest control, challenges in the agtech world.

February 14 , 2020

Mission Produce talks South African avocado plans and California expectations

Mission Produce's director of marketing Denise Junqueiro and VP of global sourcing Keith Barnard say the company has big plans in its newest sourcing region.

February 13 , 2020