USDA works to resolve data gaps

The last two weeks have been problematic for companies that depend on the Agricultural Marketing Service's produce industry data.

May 31 , 2016

U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste

Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.

May 31 , 2016

‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.

May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.

May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.

May 26 , 2016

Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.

May 25 , 2016

Asian produce companies appear in Panama Papers

A northern Chinese veggie grower, a Hong Kong-based produce trader and an Indonesian pineapple company have been linked to the Panama Papers leak.

May 25 , 2016

US$62B Monsanto deal would create 'innovation powerhouse', says Bayer boss

Bayer has made an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Monsanto.

May 23 , 2016

Australia and China sign nectarine export protocols

The new protocol is the first by China to recognize a Fruit Fly Pest Free Area (FF-PFA) on mainland Australia.

May 20 , 2016

U.S. organic product sales hit US$43.3B record in 2015

And organic fresh produce was the gateway.

May 19 , 2016