South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid

Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.

October 24 , 2016

China to lift import bans on Philippine fruit companies

As relations between China and the Philippines improve, so to does the likelihood of renewal in the fruit trade.

October 10 , 2016

Australia: Biosecurity Queensland tests plants on new property for TR4

The news has led to the deferment of a AUD$4.5 million purchase of an infected banana farm in Tully.

September 30 , 2016

India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety

The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.

September 20 , 2016

Colombia: Ocati pushes for year-round exotic fruit supply

From pitahayas to organic granadillas, Ocati had a colorful display of fruit from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at Asia Fruit Logistica.

September 20 , 2016

Chile: Organic walnuts shell out price premium for Geonuts

As a high-end food item the walnut is already a specialty product, so why grow it organically?

September 08 , 2016

India: INI Farms launches new integrated packhouse

The Mumbai-based produce company believes the new facility will help improve quality and reduce waste with its banana and pomegranate operations.

September 02 , 2016

First Philippine dragon fruit arrives in Canada

A pioneering pitahaya grower in the Philippines hopes the new trade development with Canada will be the start of 'something big' for the industry.

September 01 , 2016

Vegetable consumption found to improve body odor

Australian researchers have found vegetable consumption results in more pleasant-smelling sweat, with 'floral, fruity, sweet and medicinal' qualities.

August 29 , 2016

Israeli pomegranate industry moving away from Wonderful, says Edom

Edom Fruits expects competition to intensify in the European pomegranate market next month, with a range of countries set to kick off their campaigns.

August 25 , 2016