Federal and state officials report that progress during recent trade negotiations with China could mean U.S. apple growers will again be able to export red and golden delicious varieties to the country in early 2014.
Chilean blueberries from three regions must now be fumigated with methyl bromide at field temperature, part of emergency measures set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after European grapevine moth detections.
Two years after merger talks between Seneca Foods Corp. and Allens Inc. broke down, the companies have an agreement that will allow Seneca to buy the bankrupt Allens Inc. for $148 million, pending approval from a bankruptcy judge.
Martinez Fresh Produce LLC has satisfied a reparation order and can now operate in the produce industry, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Frustrated fruit exporters say a poor growing season has almost halved potential exports to Asia, leaving Australia unable to capitalise on a falling dollar and a shortage of fruit in the Asian market.
Fruit and vegetable consumption levels in October dropped by around 0.6% compared to the same month in 2012, reaching 737.4 million kilos, while their value dropped by 0.2%, totalling 1,014 million Euro.
Florida fresh fruit shipments have declined more than 20 percent so far this season because of crop declines, smaller fruit sizes and a later start to the harvesting season.
German organic farmers have grown more pumpkins and courgettes this year than previously assumed, according to research figures into organic vegetable farming, carried out by the German Agricultural Market Information company (AMI).
The annual House Fair Spain, took place in Enza Zaden España at the facilities in El Ejido during the week 47 and had its main day on the 21st of November.
Awe Sum Organics, the largest importer of organic apples and organic kiwifruit in North America, will have red and green seedless grapes under the tree this holiday.
Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday asked the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to make public the names of traders and importers and farmer associations who obtained import permits for the basic food ingredients.
The transition of bell pepper production to Mexico was under way as New Year’s approached, but buyers will have to wait at least a few weeks for promotable volumes.
