CPMA launches Canadian Food Safety Fund

The Canadian Food Safety Fund (CFSF) was created with the knowledge a health scare in any produce segment could have "devastating repercussions" for the industry.

January 23 , 2018

Jackfruit Mexico switches to 100% dried product

As more consumers adopt plant-based diets, the jackfruit category still has a long way to go to capitalize on its demand and production potential.

January 23 , 2018

Intense and difficult season for NZ cherries

Hot weather has meant growers are probably three weeks ahead of expectations, according to Summerfruit NZ CEO Marie Dawkins.

January 22 , 2018

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned by irresponsible statements' about agriculture

Hortgro's Jacques Du Preez says impact of the drought is not only financial but also psychological, making the unfounded comments made in the media irresponsible.

January 22 , 2018

U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle

The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.

January 19 , 2018

Conditions back to normal at Port of Rotterdam after severe storm

A video shows heavy winds toppling a stack of containers at the port on Thursday.

January 18 , 2018

Chile streamlines plant imports from French stonefruit center

The initiative gives a "strong push" to the adoption of new peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry and almond varieties in Chile.

January 18 , 2018

Freezing temperatures, high winds forecast today in Mexico

Some major fruit-producing states are set to be affected by the adverse weather forecast today.

January 17 , 2018

U.K. supermarket aims to eliminate plastic packaging by 2023

The move comes at a time of rapidly increasing pressure in both the U.K. and continental Europe to eliminate avoidable plastic waste.

January 17 , 2018

New ideas, business to stem for Global Cherry Summit

With the global cherry industry seemingly at an inflection point, Chile will soon play host to an inaugural event bringing new focus, strategies, information sharing and collaboration to the table.

January 17 , 2018