Chinese half-a-million participant study highlights fruit health links

"The association between fruit consumption and cardiovascular risk seems to be stronger in China, where many still eat little fruit," says Dr. Du Huaidong.

April 13 , 2016

Ecuadorian dragon fruit sector on fire as expectations grow for U.S. opening

Ecuador's nascent pitahaya industry is on the move as young plantings come into production.

April 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 14, 2016

An earlier stonefruit deal in Europe put the strain on prices for imported apples in week 14.

April 13 , 2016

U.K.: Grow your own cucamelons with new Waitrose plant for the home

A home-grown fruit that looks like a grape-sized watermelon but tastes like a cucumber has been launched at high-end British grocer Waitrose.

April 12 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Explaining North America's depressed avocado prices

While volumes have risen and periodic market crashes can occur, Avi Crane believes the existence of avocados is a matter of "Devine intervention".

April 12 , 2016

South African organic lemon growers suspend exports to Europe

South African citrus producers have again made a tough decision in order to mitigate the risk of losing their foothold in Europe.

April 12 , 2016

Fresh acquisition makes Wonderful Citrus leading lime grower in Mexico

The largest integrated grower-shipper of citrus in the U.S. has made acquisitions in Texas and Mexico to bolster its lime operations.

April 12 , 2016

USDA requests comment on South African avocado assessment

April 11 , 2016

Indian-German grape partnership paves route to Europe

April 11 , 2016

South Africa's farmers take flight at drone school

April 11 , 2016