Local okra production gains momentum in Canada

"The uptake is actually quite phenomenal given where we started," says Vineland Research agronomist Viliam Zvalo.

May 16 , 2016

Sniff your way to detecting mango ripeness, says U.K. scientist

British researchers have identified a way to sniff out the maturity of mangoes without the need to actually taste the fruit.

May 13 , 2016

Spain: Harvesting begins for 'Saturn-like' flat peaches  

As the export campaign gears up, producers are predicting good prices for the fruit.

May 13 , 2016

Opinion: In branding, a picture is worth a thousand words

Marketing veteran Bev Oster discusses the importance of getting visual communication on point.

May 13 , 2016

Ecuador: Small banana growers bank on Chinese prospects

Sold under the state-backed brand Zumcor, volumes of exported fruit from smaller Ecuadorian banana growers are set to rise.

May 13 , 2016

Russia bans Turkish lettuce imports

While lettuce was not on an initial list of banned items, the Russian Government has found phytosanitary grounds to suspend imports of the leafy vegetable from Turkey.

May 12 , 2016

New burgundy-colored apple 'Bravo' hits store shelves

Stay classy Western Australia.

May 12 , 2016

Freshfel weighs in on EU-Mercosur trade debate

The deal could help raise a bilateral fruit and vegetable trade that already stands at close to €1.2 billion annually.

May 12 , 2016

NZ Koru apples arrive in U.S. market

Marketed by some of the biggest names in the North American apple industry, Koru has been described as an "inspired combination" of Fuji and Braeburn.

May 12 , 2016

U.S. authorities streamline H-2A visa process

USCIS aims to reduce delays with a new electronic process starting today for agricultural work visa applications from foreign nationals.

May 11 , 2016