U.S. Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads

After a result from an investigation that began in September, Dole has informed the CDC that its Springfield, Ohio processing facility has stopped all production.

January 22 , 2016

El Niño causes "unusually large" volume of small Brazilian papayas

HLB Specialties, North America's largest importer of Brazilian papayas, has been able to find the upside from El Niño.

January 22 , 2016

Slovenian supermarket refutes Israeli produce boycott claims

Media reports claim Israeli avocados, grapefruit and dates have been taken off the shelves at Slovenia's largest supermarket chain.

January 21 , 2016

Mixed volume outlook for South African pome fruit

The South African Apple & Pear Producers' Association expects a challenging season with the effects of heat waves and drought, but new orchards coming on-line could spark slightly higher volumes.

January 20 , 2016

Australia: Avocados may hit AUD$100 per tray

Demand for avocados has soared in Australia, where the effects of El Niño may limit production growth in 2016.

January 20 , 2016

U.S. market access would be a breakthrough for Belgian pear sector

"We are convinced that consumers in the U.S are open to the lovely taste of our world-famous Belgian Conference pears," says Philippe Appeltans.

January 19 , 2016

Fresher Fruit Portal: A new look for a new year

In an act of shameless self-promotion, we'd like to draw your attention to our site's fresh modern look and handy new features.

January 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing European apple and pear imports

U.S. authorities are seeking comments from the public in response to a proposed rule that would allow fresh pome fruit imports from eight European countries.

January 15 , 2016

U.S.: Customs cops catch cannabis concealed in carrot cargo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Texas have made their second carrot-related drug bust in the space of two months.