U.S.: California citrus growers brace for freezing temperatures

The San Joaquin Valley expects multiple days of below average temperatures that could send a blow to citrus.

January 11 , 2013

Bananas hold potential for better coffee production

Growers in Uganda who combined banana and coffee crops are earning over 40% more income.

January 10 , 2013

Labor union threatens South African fruit industry with boycott

South African producers face another difficult week ahead with the possibility of strikes and boycott.

January 09 , 2013

Total Produce acquires majority share of Oppy

By 2017, Europe's top produce company will control 65% of the Oppenheimer Group.

January 08 , 2013

U.S.: FDA proposes new food safety rules and produce regulations

Proposed U.S. FDA rules would shift produce safety from reactionary to preventative, with greater burdens in store.

January 04 , 2013

Washington apple crop exceeding expectations, says Domex

Domex's Howard Nager takes a look at the core issues shaping this year's U.S. apple and pear crop.

January 04 , 2013

Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension

The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.

January 03 , 2013

Australian technology converts banana waste into electricity, fuel

An Aussie technology that converts bananas into energy could help harness fruit waste.

January 02 , 2013

2012 Year in Review - Second Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.

December 31 , 2012

U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strike averted

The ILA and the USMX have finally reached a truce to avoid disruptive strikes this weekend.

December 28 , 2012