Could smartphone sensor detect fruit freshness?

A licensing deal between an Australian university and Panorama Synergy may put an end to consumers accidentally buying unripe produce.

January 04 , 2016

Increased CO2 found to have altered plants' photosynthesis

After completing a seminal study, Swedish scientists say they have moved closer to better predicting future crop productivity.

January 04 , 2016

U.S.: California grape stocks and prices lower than 2014

A report from the USDA shows U.S. grape exports this past season were 11% lower year-on-year.

December 24 , 2015

U.S.: Mango imports jump 130% in early December

Greater year-on-year shipping volumes from two South American countries are behind the major rise in imports.

December 24 , 2015

U.K.: Cadbury considers kale and beetroot for new chocolate fillings

Iconic Cadbury chocolate box Milk Tray is experimenting with novel filling ideas like kale, beetroot and wasabi as part of its century celebrations.

December 24 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 51, 2015

Prices of Chilean blueberries fell in the U.S. market in week 51, as a result of rising supply and some firmness issues.

December 23 , 2015

Europol seizes illegal pesticides in major crackdown operation

The EU's law enforcement agency has seized some 190MT of illegal pesticides, in one of the biggest operations of its kind in the continent.

December 23 , 2015

U.S.: Giumarra's Italian Jingold kiwifruit volumes up by a fifth

Giumarra has officially kicked off its second marketing season of an Italian-grown yellow kiwifruit.

December 23 , 2015

Australia: Ausveg slams produce eco footprint study

A major Australian grower body has joined the fight against 'misguided' news reports that claimed bacon is more eco-friendly than lettuce.

December 23 , 2015

NZ-Korea FTA cuts kiwifruit import duties

With the New Zealand-South Korea FTA now in force, kiwifruit import tariffs have dropped while cherry duties have vanished altogether.

December 22 , 2015