Innovation of the year awarded to Yoom tomato, Fruit Logistica 2020

The Yoom tomato changes color depending on the light, making it a unique pick for Fruit Logistica 2020's innovation award.

February 10 , 2020

Peruvian blueberry exports rose 50% in 2019

ADEX explains why key markets - the U.S. and the Netherlands - saw increased Peruvian blueberry imports, while exports to China rose 112%.

February 10 , 2020

French Carrefour in talks to acquire Brazilian Makro

The French retailer's Brazilian branch is thought to be in talks for a deal worth US$1.2 billion for the Brazilian retailer.

February 10 , 2020

European organic produce project reports "impressive results" for first year

Campaign to support Italian organic produce annnounces success in first year, reporting specifics of European markets accross Italy, Germany and France.

February 10 , 2020

U.S.: Hy-Vee cuts hours, makes changes

Midwestern grocery retailer announces that its stores will no longer be open 24/7, one of the various changes in its stores in past months.

February 07 , 2020

Mushrooms could address vitamin D deficiencies, 'global public health issue', new research finds

Vitamin D is hard to find outside of direct absorption from the sun - which can be damaging - scientists now say tanning mushrooms could help.

February 07 , 2020

Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Europe: Good apples sales expected to continue through rest of season, says VOG

That is thanks largely to a small crop this year, which has ended up being even lower than previously expected.

February 06 , 2020

Australia finds new case of suspected TR4 on banana farm

Biosecurity Queensland officers identified banana plants that displayed symptoms typical of Panama TR4 during a routine inspection of the property last month.

February 06 , 2020

Hortifruit buys non-controlling stake in Portuguese berry producer

Euroberry - Hortifruit's commerical platform - will be responsible for selling BFruit's berries, the companys says it has big plans already in the works.

February 06 , 2020