Produce industry must capitalize on plant-based diet trends, says PMA chief

While fruits and vegetables are "white hot" in culture right now, PMA CEO Cathy Burns says the industry needs to "reframe, repackage and reposition".

October 19 , 2017

Chile forecasts slight drop in fresh blueberry exports despite production rise

An industry representative expects a better season than last year largely due to a return to more normal harvest timings.

October 19 , 2017

UC Riverside seeks global avocado consortium to help find "the next big variety"

The university behind such varieties as GEM and Lamb Hass is now looking for global partners to help evaluate and commercialize new selections.

October 18 , 2017

Honeybear Brands prepares biggest Pazazz apple launch in North American retail

Now in its fourth year of commercial production, the Honeycrisp descendant is set for a 50-75% increase in introductions to new retail stores.

October 17 , 2017

U.S.: New fruit categories, varieties in the works at Forever Fresh

Executives from the partnership between Verfrut and Agrícola Garces discuss upcoming South American fruit campaigns as well as the opening of a new office in Asia.

October 17 , 2017

South African blueberry exports forecast to double in 2017-18

Two-thirds of South African blueberry plantings are less than three years old, and total hectarage is expected to double by 2022.

October 16 , 2017

South Africa forecasts lower stonefruit exports for 2017-18

However, new plantings coming into bearing will have a "significant impact" on the estimate.

October 13 , 2017

U.S.: Chiquita facility to use world's largest solar rooftop tracking system

Advanced solar technology that generates more electricity than normal will be installed on a California building used by the banana multinational.

October 13 , 2017

Irma damage threw off USDA citrus crop estimate, claims FCM

Florida Citrus Mutual says damage surveys indicate the total crop will be substantially lower than the USDA's latest citrus forecast.

October 12 , 2017

Dutch fruit importers must adjust approach, says Rabobank analyst

With supply chains getting shorter, more direct sourcing and increased competition from emerging markets, trade is getting a whole lot tougher for Europe's re-export hub.