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

Envy apples hit Chilean supermarket shelves

Agrícola San Clemente has been exporting the branded variety since last year, but now it also aims to bolster demand at home in Chile.

August 10 , 2016

Philippines: Dole banana operation shut down due to security concerns

New People's Army (NPA) rebels have attacked 18 banana container trucks this year alone.

August 09 , 2016

Google taps Olympics hype with Doodle Fruit Games

Be it a mandarin playing golf with a blueberry ball or a pineapple tennis player practicing its slice, the game is as hilarious as it is novel. And it's a great plug for the fruit sector.

August 08 , 2016

U.S.: Stable start for Chilean orange season despite higher volume

Both Chile and South Africa have seen steady pricing for their oranges in the U.S. market at the start of the season.

July 20 , 2016