Large avocado volumes likely to hit U.S. market over coming months, says Del Rey

A Del Rey Avocado representative says early production estimates for California's upcoming season are for around 400 million pounds.

December 22 , 2017

South Africa expects smaller litchi, mango crops in 2017-18

Derek Donkin said both the South African and Madagascan litchi seasons seem to be running later than last year.

December 21 , 2017

From Granny Smiths to garlic mushrooms: Koppert's microgreens add unexpected flavors to NYPS

"Very simply, we are a mix between Willy Wonka and Indiana Jones," says the general manager of the Koppert Cress' U.S. division.

December 20 , 2017

Greenyard aims to buy Dole Food Company

Greenyard is "confident" in its ability to complete a transaction but no definitive agreement has been reached in negotiations thus far.

December 19 , 2017

Australian study finds sweet cherry consumption could aid weight loss

The head of Reid Fruits said this research is a "fantastic start" to providing proof of cherries' benefits following decades of anecdotal evidence.

December 19 , 2017

U.S.: Chelan Fresh markets first commercial crop of home-grown Rockit apples

While the apple may be proving popular with consumers, a company executive noted the plastic tube packaging has perhaps led to confusion.

December 19 , 2017

Argentina exporting more cherries via Chile

In what looks set to be a record year for volume, the sector is increasingly making the most of faster shipping services from the Chilean port of Valparaiso to tap into Asian market demand.

December 18 , 2017

Citrus at the checkout: Record season start for Wonderful Halos

Stores with Wonderful Citrus' "Grove of Goodness" POS displays have seen sales velocity double, with an aggressive marketing campaign set to continue for the next five months.

December 15 , 2017

Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum: Impossible burgers, instagrammability and innovation

"We’re on a path where there is no turning back," says Andrew Freeman, founder of San Francisco-based af&co.

December 14 , 2017

Recent hail may impact next Argentine pome fruit crop

More weather events like this in recent years have led to increased investments in anti-hail nets in southern Argentina.

December 14 , 2017