PMA CEO highlights rising technology, shifting consumer trends and produce safety

Cathy Burns' annual State of the Industry address drew together insights across a broad range of areas and kicked off the three-day event being held this week in Orlando, Florida.

October 18 , 2018

U.S.: California table grape stocks at 10-year high

Separately, the California Grape Commission has announced that the industry recently set a new five-week record, but noted that exports through August were down 8%.

October 17 , 2018

Kiwifruit disease Psa confirmed in Australia

Two weeks after Seeka reported symptoms of the cankerous disease, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that Psa is now officially present in Australia.

October 15 , 2018

Dole gives brand a new look and identity

The 160-year-old company's new brand visuals have already begun to enter the marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging and collateral materials. 

October 15 , 2018

U.S.: Larger California citrus crop expected but smaller Navel sizing

Harvesting is expected to get underway this week, with fruit set to be in the market for the run-up to Halloween.

October 15 , 2018

Lucrative year for Canadian cherry industry with U.S. exports to China down by nearly half

The total FOB value of Canada's cherry exports through August was up 60% year-on-year, compared to a volume increase of just 5%.

October 12 , 2018

Terra Exports opens South African office, predicts strong regional growth

"With the quality of South African fresh produce improving over the last few years, we believe in the region’s growth potential to play a larger role in the European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets."

October 10 , 2018

U.S.: Dole launches new partnership to expand fresh vegetable offerings

Dole's Fresh Vegetables division is joining forces with a New Jersey-based company it describes as a leader in innovative fresh concepts.

October 10 , 2018

China: Direct sourcing app for vegetables could be worth US$7B

The startup, which recently raised at least US$600 million in the latest funding round, has developed an app that could significantly disrupt traditional wholesaling.

October 09 , 2018

Brazil forecasts huge Hass avocado growth

Only about 10% of Brazil's 25,000 hectares of avocado hectarage relates to the Hass variety, but the industry is poised for massive growth over the coming years.

October 09 , 2018