Michigan apples hit all-time peak

In August the Michigan Apple Committee announced a crop estimate of a whopping 29.5 million bushels, a 10 million increase year-on-year.

November 25 , 2022

Tom Tjerandsen, produce industry icon, passes at age 80

Tjerandsen was instrumental in the founding of the Pomegranate Council and had been its executive director since its inception in 1997.

November 22 , 2022

Oppy’s John Anderson named to Business Laureates Hall of Fame

The award honors British Columbia business leaders whose efforts have shaped the province and country.

November 22 , 2022

AgroFresh and Ceradis sign exclusive distribution agreement for CeraFruta, an organic biofungicide

The active ingredient in CeraFruta is natamycin, a naturally occurring molecule derived from soil bacteria that protects crops from decay by binding and inhibiting the function of fungi-specific cell membranes.

November 17 , 2022

Yummy Fruit’s produce packing robot reaches 20M apple milestone

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Aporo robot seeks to optimize packhouse operations by fully automating the packing process, thus using labor more efficiently.

November 15 , 2022

Envy to propel sales with “The Ultimate Holiday Apple” Campaign

Best-Selling* Premium Apple brand partners with Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” in omni-channel marketing effort.

November 11 , 2022

AgroFresh’s FreshCloud expedites production with latest digital technology

The brand developed FreshCloud, a digital solution that uses consumer grade Android and Apple smartphones or tablets to examine fruit quality, aiding in the decision-making process.

November 09 , 2022

Australia approves apple imports from the U.S.

The U.S. has officially been given the green light to send fresh apples to Australia, ABC News reports. The announcement comes as Australian growers voice concerns about biosecurity risks and oversupply.

November 03 , 2022

Ecuador seeks to increase tropical fruit exports to Turkey

Demand for tropical fruits such as bananas and pineapples has increased in recent years, with Turkey having to turn to exporters to secure the produce.

October 28 , 2022

USTR says it won't open Section 301 investigation into Mexican produce

However, the USTR said that it would "pursue avenues to assist the Southeast seasonal produce industry" in coordination with the USDA.

October 24 , 2022