New JV announced to grow avocado trees in India

The nursery will be located near Hyderabad, in southern India's Telangana state, with an initial investment of US$1 million.

January 26 , 2022

NZ apple and pear 2022 outlook "positive and optimistic" - Vanguard

New Zealand's upcoming apple and pear season looks set to be better overall than the last one, which was heavily impacted by labor shortages and major logistical challenges, according to Vanguard.

January 26 , 2022

U.S. approves systems approach for Chilean plums

U.S. authorities have authorized the entry of Chilean plums under a Systems Approach, greatly improving the market access for one of the Latin American country's biggest fresh fruit exports.

January 26 , 2022

New book shows grapes a top food for immunity and brain health

“Grapes are my go-to ingredient for color, hydration, and nutrition. As a snack or recipe ingredient, grapes are an easy, healthy choice for wellness," Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN, author of “From Burnout to Balance.”

January 26 , 2022

No relief for China's supply chains as new challenges arise

Ahead of the extended Lunar New Year holiday in China, air freight rates have spiked as much as 50% and some shipping firms have suspended services.

January 26 , 2022

Protecting blueberries from freezes in Florida

Blueberries bloom in late winter or early spring in Florida, making the flowers and young fruit highly susceptible to freeze and frost injury.

January 26 , 2022

Chilling injury of grapefruit and its control

Chilling injury is a physiological disorder that is occasionally reported on fresh citrus shipments and is most often characterized by areas of the peel that collapse and darken to form pits.

January 25 , 2022

"Buyers should plan ahead": C.H. Robinson provides global freight market overview

The third party logistics provider has provided a global freight market overview and some recommendations to the industry for how to best manage the disruption.

January 25 , 2022

Watermelon's health potential confirmed by review of scientific literature

Watermelon is a unique fruit with compounds that may have health effects throughout the body, supporting normal cardiovascular and metabolic health, a new study has found.

January 25 , 2022

Del Monte promotes large pineapple variety

The Grandissimo pineapple weighs between 2 and 2.5 kilograms, is picked at maturity and transported by boat.

January 25 , 2022