Blueberries and bananas are in, but black-eyed peas are out. Papaya is in, but plantains and pumpkins are out. Spinach and summer squash, in. Sweet potatoes and winter squash, out. Artichokes? Out. Apples? In.
When Georgia cantaloupe growers start packing melons for consumers in a few weeks, they could get an unexpected visit from federal inspectors. In a recent letter, the Food and Drug Administration put growers and industry groups on notice to expect them.
Over a decade after being banned in the US market, Egyptian citrus may be able to re-enter it. The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed a pest treatment program for the import of Egyptian fresh oranges and tangerines, which inclu
Citrus production in the Southern Hemisphere is expected to rise by almost 10% this season on last year, while exports will increase by almost 3%. This according to figures published by SHAFFE and Fre
Del Monte Fresh Produce has won approval from the USDA to ship genetically engineered pineapple into the US.The Del Monte Fresh Produce Co., based in the Cayman Islands, has developed a transgenic pin
The Australian cherry crop in the 2012/13 season saw a significant rise in volumes, increasing from 12,000 to around 15,000 to 16,000 tonnes. Simon Boughey, CEO of Cherry Growers Australia says the qu
Australian industry groups are offering support to 170 Goulburn Valley fruitgrowers after food processing company SPC Ardmona said it would not be taking their produce from 1 May 2013.
The UK's FSA (food Standards Agency) has published interim results from its fifth and latest study looking at levels of acrylamide, furan and the process contaminants in a range of UK foods.
Origin Organic Farms is adding a welcome splash of color to The Oppenheimer Group’s sweet B.C. bell pepper menu, and greater volume to accommodate market demand.
The tomato, a staple of Brazilian cuisine, has seen its price more than double in the past year, in a worrying sign for an economy with a recent history of hyperinflation.
The green asparagus campaign in Granada, Spain, has had a poor start due to intense rains and floods, which have already spoiled over 20% of the production and delayed the harvest by 25 to 30 days.
There were slight issues with oversupply at the beginning of week 14 as a consequence of the markets' closure due to the Easter holidays and an increase in production.
