Today's Headline
Upcoming IBO Summit to strengthen ties between China and global blueberry industry
The blueberry industry's biggest annual meeting will take place in China for the first time this September, with a plethora of international and domestic actors set to attend.
July 27 , 2017
Ecuador's pineapple export renewal
The industry has recovered since the 2008 crisis but its export destination portfolio is now markedly different.
July 27 , 2017
How much fresh produce has Russia destroyed under import ban?
The latest figures released by Russia's consumer watchdog may shock you.
July 26 , 2017
Chinese inspectors to visit Colombian avocado orchards
ICA expects Chinese inspectors to visit in September with the goal of setting import requirements and risk assessments for eventual market access.
July 26 , 2017
U.S.: FDA approves macadamia heart health claim
“This is a truly a historic day for everyone in the macadamia nut industry," says Scott Wallace of Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut.
July 25 , 2017
Mission Produce enters deal with largest Colombian Hass avocado grower
Hot on the heels of a JV with Fresca in the U.K., Cartama has now made a deal with one of North America's leading avocado players - Mission Produce.
July 24 , 2017
U.S.: Multistate papaya salmonella outbreak kills one, infects 46 others
The fruit in question is reported to be Caribeña brand Maradol papayas from Mexico.
July 24 , 2017
NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release
Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.
July 24 , 2017
U.S., Mexico, Canada aim to conclude NAFTA renegotiation by early 2018
The Trump Administration is seeking "a much better agreement" that will improve access for U.S. agriculture.
July 21 , 2017
U.S.: Price pressure building on smaller size table grapes, says AMC North America
The Central Valley grape season in California started much later than normal and created a slight "void" in the market, a representative said.
July 20 , 2017
