U.S.: Innovation Award winners announced at United Fresh 2018

This year’s honorees were selected across seven categories, including best new fruit product, best new packaging and best new indoor growing technology.

June 27 , 2018

New blueberry JV with "unique social impact" to launch with Argentine fruit

Three companies from the U.S. and Argentina have established a new brand through which shoppers will be able to connect with farmworkers.

June 27 , 2018

U.S. soft citrus market filling up as SH supplies increase

With rising volumes from Chile, Peru, Uruguay and South Africa, U.S. market prices are expected to decline.

June 26 , 2018

AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology

AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.

June 25 , 2018

'Excitement' for U.S. cherry season after muted start, says Oppy

"In a nutshell, we’ve got larger, firmer and sweeter cherries than we’ve had in the past."

June 25 , 2018

Spain wraps up "difficult" citrus season in China

A combination of strong competition, from both Chinese and Egyptian supplies, and inconsistent fruit quality caused by weather issues led to poor market prices and "greatly tested exporters' psychological tolerance."

June 22 , 2018

U.S.: China tariffs likely to affect apples, citrus more than cherries, says PMA rep

Richard Owen believes cherries will be a "good test" for evaluating potential effects on produce trade and says it is as yet unclear what the endgame is, amid escalating tensions.

June 21 , 2018

U.S.: Bill Gates-backed startup launches avocados with double shelf life

Del Rey Avocado Company is supplying avocados treated with the plant-derived product to Costco Wholesale stores in the U.S Midwest.

June 19 , 2018

Which U.S. ag products could China soon hit with a 25% tariff?

China has included an extensive selection of U.S. agricultural products on its draft list of over 500 exports - including some which the U.S. doesn't export to China.