Divert Inc. expands facilities in effort to reduce food waste

May 21 , 2024

New Zealand's apple planted area USDA forecast

May 21 , 2024

Fruit analyst Betina Ernst: “Being a woman is an advantage"

March 8 marks International Women's Day, a time to reflect on women’s contributions and their ongoing struggle for gender equity.

March 08 , 2024

Muscadine research promises a new category, between table grapes and berries

The fruit has strong disease resistance, an appealing characteristic for growers. But consumption of the fruit has remained mostly concentrated in the region. Muscadine research could change that.

March 04 , 2024

Coca-Cola to invest US$2B in Florida citrus

Florida's orange industry has received an economic boost from the Coca-Cola Company.

May 07 , 2013

Chinese citrus ban leaves California scrambling for answers

Chinese brown rot concerns have put Californian citrus exporters in a precarious position.

April 17 , 2013

Florida citrus growers cross fingers for greening solution

Florida's citrus industry is placing bets on research to save fruit from greening, which has brought down shipments this year.

April 16 , 2013

Bananas hold potential for better coffee production

Growers in Uganda who combined banana and coffee crops are earning over 40% more income.

January 10 , 2013

Japan approves market entry for Peruvian avocados

Japan has joined Peru’s list of available avocado market destinations without cold treatment.

December 05 , 2012

Organic food industry booming in Brazil

Brazil moves around US$240 million in organic goods each year, mostly to the benefit of farming families.

November 21 , 2012