Carbon calculator makes footprint on South African fruit industry

The initiative now has four years of solid data to help growers and exporters alike stay ahead of the curve as pressures mount from destination markets over carbon emissions.

July 19 , 2017

Australia: Keep your eyes peeled for bananas of the future

"Tropical Race IV has forced us into that situation," says researcher David Peasley, who is trialing some attractive and tasty banana varieties in northern New South Wales.

July 18 , 2017

Sturdy U.S. plum market amid lower California supply

The strong domestic prices have led to a reluctance to export fruit this season, with many growers' crops 20-30% down year-on-year.

July 17 , 2017

Whole Foods investor files federal lawsuit in bid to block Amazon takeover

A shareholder claims the deal undervalues the high-end retailer and is being made without sufficient transparency.

July 14 , 2017

EU makes five pest detections in South African citrus during June

The news is "highly disappointing" for an industry that has implemented "meticulous" measures and protocols for 2017.

July 14 , 2017

Pichuberry among organic fraud culprits in USDA update

The Phoenix-based importer, a Mexican blueberry supplier and a Turkish vegetable exporter are in hot water with the USDA.

July 13 , 2017

U.S.: New Hampshire researchers quadruple strawberry growing season with tunnels

The team also found that the low tunnels significantly increased the percentage of marketable fruit.

July 13 , 2017

China: Strong domestic summer fruit season puts pressure on imports

A Chinese importer and exporter says a proliferation of good quality, domestic fruit this summer has made it challenging for traders of commodities like New Zealand apples and Egyptian oranges.

July 13 , 2017

Canada: BC blueberry harvest kicks off with lighter early crop expected

BCBC chair Jack Bates says both weather conditions and fruit quality are "excellent", but he does not expect year-on-year production growth.

July 12 , 2017

Tons of ivory seized in fruit shipment

Vietnamese state media reported the tusks originated in South Africa. 

July 11 , 2017