U.S.: Demand heats up for spicy peppers this summer

Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses the market for ultra-hot ghost peppers and other chile varieties.

June 07 , 2016

Peru: Small passionfruit growers prepare first Netherlands-bound shipment

Thanks to a government-backed project, dozens of passionfruit producers will soon be enjoying significantly higher prices for their crop.

June 07 , 2016

Australia: Valleyfresh to open up offices in India, Saudi Arabia

Freshmax subsidiary Valleyfresh has announced it will soon have feet on the ground in two new global regions.

June 03 , 2016

Australia: Undercover onion campaign to boost kids' veggie intake

Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) has launched an initiative to help parents feed their kids more veggies on the sly.

June 01 , 2016

U.K.: Apple variety gets better 'sleeping' in cold storage

An English apple that improves in taste whilst lying dormant in storage is being likened to a fine wine that gets better with age.

May 31 , 2016

United Church of Christ supports Fair Food Program, Wendy's boycott

The church is now the third religious group to stand behind a campaign driven by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW).

May 30 , 2016

Chinese mining company takes a punt on Chilean fruit production

When the copper market starts to stain, why not turn to grapes, blueberries and cactus pears?

May 27 , 2016

Mango health studies in the spotlight at NMB

Early results show mango consumption may improve intestinal health in humans, while animal tests have demonstrated further potential benefits.

May 27 , 2016

South Africa and Greece tie up in kiwifruit program to boost supply

The ‘Hello Kiwi’ program, partly funded by the European Union, would be a welcome boost to the Greek economy.

May 26 , 2016

Stockton goes for gold in U.S. biologics market

After proving its worth against the world's most destructive banana disease, Timorex Gold shows promise in treating other fungal pests like botrytis, sour rot and monilinia.