Today's Headline

Australian High Court dismisses Pink Lady America’s Chilean trademark appeal

The High Court of Australia has delivered a final blow to Pink Lady America's hopes of securing the rights to the apple brand in Chile.
April 19 , 2017

Chilean feijoa exports return to U.S. market

Sol Fruit International owner Matias Patton is ramping up programs for niche Chilean produce items like feijoas, cherimoyas and kumquats.
April 19 , 2017

California: War of words continues between ALRB, Gerawan Farming

The UFW has won a small victory against Gerawan Farming, but larger cases questioning the constitutionality of forced unionization are in the pipeline.
April 19 , 2017

U.S.: Florida strawberry season "best in recent memory", says Wish Farms

The head of Wish Farms says rainfall in California helped boost prices for Florida strawberries this season, and reports a "favorable" domestic blueberry market.
April 18 , 2017

Could fresh mangoes be the next big export crop for Colombia?

The domestic market has been the main domain for the tropical fruit, but a nascent export sector is emerging.
April 18 , 2017

Sustainability underscores new branding for Sun World

The table grape grower-marketer has launched the brand promise "Better Farms. Better Flavor.” in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22.
April 17 , 2017

NZ North Island braces for Cyclone Cook

Just days into the recovery efforts from heavy rainfall and flooding resulting from the remnants of ex-Cyclone Debbie, New Zealand is bracing for another severe weather event.
April 13 , 2017

Indian mangoes set to enter Australian market

Australia granted market access in June last year, but no exports were carried out at the time as India's season was ending.
April 11 , 2017

Germany: Cologne police uncover €31.5M of cocaine in Ecuadorian bananas

The discovery is even larger than significant banana-related drug busts in Germany over the last two years in Berlin and Bremerhaven.
April 11 , 2017

China: Mr. Avocado Ripe Center opened in Shanghai

The joint venture between Mission Produce, Lantao International and Pagoda Stores is expected to "accelerate growth".
April 10 , 2017