U.S., China revive trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi G20 meeting

"I agree that the economic and trade teams of the two countries will maintain communication on how to resolve differences,” President Xi was quoted telling state media.

June 18 , 2019

Fall Creek founder's insights into "changing" blueberry industry

The blueberry industry pioneer delved into valuable topics including horticultural practices, methods to extend shelf life, and the need for innovation.

June 18 , 2019

NextGen Fruit Group launches at The London Produce Show and Conference 2019

NextGen's chairman says the company aims to expand globally: “in two years’ time, this group will be very powerful, and full of bright individuals.”

June 14 , 2019

Driscoll's introduces two "high-flavor" berries for summer

The company says this limited-edition collection of berries is the first in a series of the company's offerings, created by the company's own research and development team - The Joy Makers.

June 12 , 2019

After Trump drops tariff threat against Mexico, U.S. produce associations push for USMCA passage

Urging congress to ratify the USMCA, Western Growers said "Like NAFTA before it, the USMCA maintains zero-tariff treatment for all produce, a provision that led to the tripling of U.S. exports to Mexico over the past 25 years."

June 12 , 2019

Mexican tomato exports to U.S. fall due to 17.5% tariff

AMHPAC explains a guarantee is now required from exporters - if it does not cover the entire exported volume, it obliges them to send a smaller quantity. leading some companies to export half of what they would normally ship.

June 11 , 2019

Wonderful launches seedless lemon brand

The U.S.'s largest citrus company and owner of the Halos mandarin brand says its "game-changing" Wonderful Seedless Lemons brand will debut in North America this fall.

June 10 , 2019

Trump calls off tariffs on Mexico, says it will buy "large quantities" of U.S. produce

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off the threat to implement tariffs on all Mexico imports just three days before they were due to be imposed.

June 09 , 2019

U.S. blueberry industry could see dynamic processed market, "interesting" June transition

Providing a summer U.S. blueberry crop update, Cort Brazelton said there could be a supply gap toward the end of June and early July.

June 07 , 2019

Leading fruit breeders form alliance to fight rising IP infringement

Four of the world’s top fruit breeders are joining forces to stop ongoing attempts to appropriate proprietary plant material and infringe their Intellectual Property rights, representatives of the firms announced at the inaugural Global Grape Summit.

June 06 , 2019