South African cherry exporter expecting bumper crop

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest exporter of South African apples and pears, says it is expecting a bumper cherry crop this year, following a disappointing season in 2019.

October 22 , 2020

U.S.: Retail fresh produce sales remained strong in September even as shopping patterns normalized

A joint report by 210 Analytics, the PMA and IRI found that fresh produce sales were 10.7% higher year-on-year during the four September weeks, generating a total of $5.04bn.

October 21 , 2020

China's first fruit club established to manage IP varieties

A new organization, which has been set up in China by companies including Joy Wing Mau and Shennong Variety Management, aims to maximize the commercial development of controlled fruit varieties with a new business model.

October 19 , 2020

Del Monte launches pink-fleshed pineapples

The Pinkglow Pineapple is a novel variety with a pink interior, and is be available for purchase nationwide starting this week, and can only be purchased online.

October 13 , 2020

Costa Rican banana industry suffers $9M in losses due to blockades

Three organizations said the blockades affected their activity because the workers couldn't get to the plantations to harvest the fruit.

October 12 , 2020

GM non-browning Arctic Apple launch to convenience store market

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic apple, has announced the launch of Arctic apple slices to the convenience store market.

October 09 , 2020

Fresh-cut fruits sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears

Country Fresh is now recalling various containers of Freshness Guaranteed-brand cut or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe distributed by Walmart.

October 07 , 2020

Costa Rica's ag sector loses $37M in two days due to protests and roadblocks

The Ministry said banana producers have been the most affected, with losses that amount to $28.9, followed by pineapple producers with $7.5m.

October 07 , 2020

Del Monte Fresh Produce launches e-commerce and same-day delivery in Dallas

Consumers in Dallas can now visit www.myfreshdelmonte.com to place their orders of fresh produce to be conveniently delivered straight to their door, with over 200 SKUs available.

October 02 , 2020

Chile and EU launch paperless phytosanitary certificates

Chile’s Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) already operates electronically with Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Sri Lanka and the U.S.

September 28 , 2020