Kroger shuts down Kitchen United food halls at stores

No specific details have been given as to why the retailer has shut down all Kitchen United locations. 

November 29 , 2023

New Zealand specialty apricots’ international debut

Ardgour Valley Orchards’ Director Sharon Kirk says three specialty varieties bred by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research specifically for the Central Otago growing region will be exported progressively between December and February.

November 28 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: Varietal replacement continues to influence Chilean grape exports

The USDA report notes a declining trend in the table grape planting area due to long-term economic challenges, including increased international competition and low prices for traditional grape varieties.

November 28 , 2023

South African citrus decreases 2023-24 estimate

The updated estimate is substantially below the anticipated growth.

November 28 , 2023

California’s extreme weather and walnuts 

This year’s record rainfall in the state has been very positive for walnut trees, leading to historical projections for the crop which is expected to reach 790,000 tons. 

November 28 , 2023

Deadly Salmonella outbreak expands

As of Nov. 24, 56 new illnesses were reported for a total of 99. Hospitalizations also rose by 28 cases for a total of 45 and, in a tragic turn of events, two deaths were reported.

November 28 , 2023

Stone fruit recalled due to Listeria outbreak

Recalled fruit is past expiration and no longer available for sale in retail stores but, the FDA warns, could have been frozen by consumers. 

November 27 , 2023

Argentine soft citrus seeks to re-enter U.S. market

Federcitrus President José Carbonell tells FreshFruitPortal.com that, while politics shouldn’t be involved in the matter, the “inexplicable” character of the ban has led them to view the issue more as a “political decision” than a regulatory problem.

November 27 , 2023

Peru avocados expanded markets in 2023

Volume exported increased 3.3% year-on-year to a total of 36 markets.

November 27 , 2023

“High expectations” launch Chile’s 2023-24 cherry season 

It is projected that 15 Cherry Express ships will set sail from San Antonio Port, representing about 50% of the total volume to depart from Chilean ports.

November 27 , 2023