The world’s first table grape cultivar to become a brand, Autumncrisp, will take its first steps into the consumer arena this weekend in New York where around 15,000 people will visit The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYWFF). read more

Citrosol has overhauled its corporate image to better reflect its business activities. Presenting its new look at last week’s Fruit Attraction, the Valencian company said it represents the modernity and evolution of the Citrosol brand over the last ten years. read more

Italian berry breeding company G-Berries has extended its business to blueberries with the creation of a new entity called Naike Blueberry Club. read more

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its initial crop forecast for the 2023/24 Florida citrus season, with numbers up in all categories. read more

Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo. read more

Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo. read more

The October 2023 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

Celebrating over two decades of providing invaluable insights into the fresh produce sector, Fresh Facts – an annual resource collating data contributions from the industry – has found a new home under the stewardship of United Fresh. read more

The NFU has hit out at Red Tractor following its announcement of a new voluntary green module, arguing that farmers and the devolved nations have not been sufficiently consulted. read more

For the seventh year in a row, Chiquita is giving its Blue Sticker a makeover in honour of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. read more

Greenyard USA, the parent company of Seald Sweet, has named Mark Gagnon as senior vice-president of sales and sourcing. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has named Mark Gagnon as senior vice president of sales and sourcing. Gagnon brings years of experience in the produce industry, having previously worked for leading brands like Del Monte, Dole, Chiquita, Chobani, and Kalera. read more

A number of fresh produce items are among 232 branded and own-label products to have their prices cut at Asda. read more

The true damage and disruption from floods in South Africa’s Western Cape fruit regions is finally emerging, with industry organisation Hortgro saying it has been in crisis talks with the Western Cape government to assist growers and fruit communities in certain areas. read more

The true damage and disruption from floods in South Africa’s Western Cape fruit regions is finally emerging, with industry organisation Hortgro saying it has been in crisis talks with the Western Cape government to assist growers and fruit communities in certain areas. read more

Rabobank has said that the future of the blueberry business looks positive, with growth in the sector to continue as operational efficiency and premiumisation transforms the industry. read more

Asfertglobal has created a Biotechnology Centre as part of its ongoing commitment to offer farmers innovative biotechnological solutions and promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. read more

AgroFresh Solutions has announced a new strategic collaboration with leading Chinese fruit retailer Pagoda Group. read more

A delegation of leading Australian fruit and vegetable producers is traveling to Vietnam to celebrate the thriving two-way trading relationship between Australia and Vietnam with local industry. read more

Artificial intelligence can be used to make better predictions about changes in consumer demand. read more