U.S. start-up launches app to help growers find and retain labor

One of the company's co-founders said it had become increasingly clear that simple technology could be used to help solve one of the sector's biggest challenges.

September 15 , 2017

Chilean orange exports squeeze upward in 2017

Imports in Philadelphia have been fetching around US$3 more per box on average compared to the 2016 season.

September 14 , 2017

California: CDFA forecasts lowest Navel crop since 2008-09

Combined with a damages from Irma in Florida, the U.S. orange crop looks like it'll be quite short this coming winter.

September 13 , 2017

Argentina expects 5% uptick in fresh blueberry exports

The committee is highlighting a point of difference through flavor, post-harvest practices and an earlier production curve.

September 13 , 2017

U.S.: South Florida citrus crop loss estimated at 50-70%, says FFVA

Irma "cut a powerful swath through the epicenter of Florida’s citrus-growing region", with tomatoes and strawberries also affected.

September 13 , 2017

U.S.: POM Wonderful acquires Ruby Fresh

North America's leading pomegranate company says the deal will boost availability both during and outside of the domestic season.

September 12 , 2017

India: IG enters fruit production through JV with Aussie blueberry company

The major fruit importer-distributor hopes to achieve near year-round production in a few years' time.

September 12 , 2017

U.S.: Limoneira revenue holds steady despite lower avocado volumes

Higher lemon sales and pricing helped keep revenues higher, but that wasn't enough to stop a decline in profits for the third quarter.

September 11 , 2017

Canada: Vineland close to releasing new stonefruit varieties

The Ontario industry is set to be reinvigorated after a virus effectively halted the breeding and propagation of new varieties nearly two decades ago.

September 11 , 2017

Irma weakens but pummels Florida with winds and flooding

The hurricane has been downgraded to Category 2 status but wind and flooding risks are still significant in Florida and other parts of the U.S. Southeast.

September 10 , 2017