Jupiter to trial South African plum varieties in Northern Hemisphere for first time

U.K.-based fresh produce company Jupiter Group has announced it will trial six new varieties of South African plums in the northern hemisphere for the first time, in co-operation with its kiwifruit partner in Greece, AS Nestos.

March 15 , 2021

U.S.: APHIS seeks comments on pineapple imports from the Philippines

The government of the Philippines has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of pineapple for consumption into the U.S. and Territories.

March 12 , 2021

Experts offer insights about what can be expected for produce in retail in 2021

The United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board and Nielsen Fresh last week joined forces to host the FreshFacts on Retail Q4 2020/Year in Review 2020 Trends Discussion Webinar. 

March 04 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome reintroduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Western Growers, United Fresh and the U.S. Apple Association all welcomed the bill, which seeks to provide a solution to the industry's critical worker shortage.

March 04 , 2021

"Excellent" but late South African pome fruit season expected - Vanguard

The main apple and pear production areas in South Africa’s Western region had a good winter season with ample rain, snow, and cold units.

March 04 , 2021

TOMRA Food introduces SmartGrade software on Spectrim imaging platform

March 03 , 2021

T&G's apple business profit skyrocketed in 2020

The company, which owns the apple brands Jazz and Envy, said that total revenue rose from NZD1.2 billion (US$874 million) to 1.4 billion (US$1.02 billion).

March 02 , 2021

Texas: "Little to no" Rio Grande Valley citrus production expected in 2021-22

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist says Winter Storm Uri was much worse than the freezes of 2004 and 2011 that damaged some South Texas crops, and rivaled the 1989 freeze

February 26 , 2021

Avocado cultivation to continue expansion throughout Spain

The entire north and northwest strip of the peninsula is said to have great potential and is suitable for growing avocado up to 15 kilometers inland.

February 26 , 2021

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as preventing the loss of products and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.

February 25 , 2021