U.S.: Costco cleared of liability in frozen berry hepatitis case

An attorney for the six surviving children of Virginia Olson told jurors she had contracted the illness after eating Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend berry mix purchased from Costco.

October 27 , 2017

U.S.: Sun Pacific "always looking for more" mandarins

The company behind Cuties is expecting a market gap between Chilean and Californian supply, and also has some new initiatives in specialty citrus and table grapes.

October 26 , 2017

APAL welcomes priority for mainland Australian apples in China

Mainland apples will transition to the new agreement and will be discussed alongside China’s bid to seek Australia market access for cherries. 

October 25 , 2017

U.S.: More 'Juici' apple volumes to start flowing as planting ramps up

The cross between Honeycrisp and Braeburn has flavor that's "unlike any other apple that’s out there", says Bruce Turner of OSRG.

October 25 , 2017

Chile's produce sector "needs to be on deck" as global competition rises, says Rabobank

Chile may still be well-positioned as a leading and reputable fruit supplier to import markets the world over, but a changing global scenario means the sector can no longer rest on its laurels.

October 25 , 2017

South Africa suspends EU-bound citrus exports

Similar decisions have been made in previous years in order to maintain access to the EU market.

October 24 , 2017

Spanish avocado industry expects small drop in volumes for 2017-18

Another strong season is expected in the European market, which according to an industry representative has seen relatively stable prices all year.

October 23 , 2017

"Incredibly strong" U.S. table grape market expected during SH supply transition

"I see the transition as being the exact polar opposite of last season," Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg said.

October 20 , 2017

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