U.S. apple growers receive Dazzle apple license

Fruitcraft, a collaboration between three of New Zealand's leading apple companies, is on track to export one million cartons of Dazzle by 2028.

May 23 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco to remove 'best before' dates on fruit and vegetables

The move comes amid confusion over the meaning of the label and high levels of food waste.

May 22 , 2018

South Africa: Tru-Cape partners with grocery chain for World Hunger Month

At the end of the month, Food Lover's Market will donate 1% of its overall sales to The Hunger Project.

May 17 , 2018

U.S.: High hopes for Orchard View cherry season under new partnership

Export quality and sizing is expected earlier in the season this year, according to an Oppy representative.

May 16 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 19, 2018

The U.S. market for Granny Smith and Gala apples remained slow in week 19, with the high local supply limiting demand for imports.

May 16 , 2018

U.S.: Giumarra prepares for increased volumes of NZ Lemonade apples

First shipments of the apple will arrive at the end of May on both the West and the East Coasts, with the season to run through August.

May 15 , 2018

Chile: Pink Lady apples aim to conquer domestic winter market

Chile is the world's third-largest producer, behind Italy and France, and this year expects to produce some 75,000 metric tons (MT) of the apple.

May 15 , 2018

Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability

Greencell's Matthew Churchill discusses the company's latest innovation in avocado packaging, the trend toward organic, and the upcoming London Produce Show.

May 11 , 2018

New JV to market NZ-developed robotic apple packer globally

The technology, which identifies and places the apples in their trays, has the ability to safely handle up to 120 fruit per minute.

May 10 , 2018

China intercepts U.S. apples

The development comes just a few days after it was reported that China was ramping up checks on all U.S. fruit imports, amid high trade tensions between the two countries.

May 08 , 2018