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

Ecuador: Strategies for strengthening the fruit industry

Ecuadorian official explains how the industry faces barriers, combats pests and grows key categories like pineapples to better position its exports.

February 12 , 2020

Chile: Table grape industry announces two new commercial varieties

The two red seedless varieties await commercial rollout, a researcher for the program tells us it's a step for "maintaining competitive edge" in markets.

February 11 , 2020

Wonderful Citrus "poised for very bright future" despite industry challenges, says new president

Zak Laffite, who took over the role from David Krauss in January, said the citrus industry's "not in an easy place right now", but he is confident Wonderful Citrus will continue to thrive.

February 10 , 2020

California Navel season to be "more catastrophic" than last if China tariffs remain

Prices over recent weeks for California Navels have fallen even lower than last year, largely because of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.

February 07 , 2020

NZ: T&G Global and Plant & Food Research and Carsol to form blueberry breeding partnership

The breeding program will produce new varieties of that will provide improved yield and resistance to disease while also delivering consumers larger, tastier berries over a longer period, with an extended harvest season.

February 05 , 2020

Berry groups commit to recycle-ready packaging by 2025

The cornerstone of this international collaboration is the commitment to new label standards, which will optimize the recycle readiness of all berry clamshells throughout North America.

February 04 , 2020