Global grapefruit market bets on diversification

The industry is expanding into nutraceuticals, essential oils, and functional ingredients, driven by the fruit's rich nutritional profile.

June 09 , 2026

South African blueberry season begins

Brent Walsh, CEO of BerriesZA, speaks about his expectations for this upcoming season and the industry's plans to reach new markets.

May 31 , 2024

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.

June 25 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Company sees sky-high growth as strategy pays off

Last year the company achieved packaged produce sales of almost US$1.5 billion and saw some of the highest levels of growth among the major industry players. We recently took a trip to California to visit its citrus and nut operations.

April 16 , 2018

Giving fake wasabi the chop: A production snapshot outside Japan

From North America to the U.K. we speak with growers putting authentic wasabi rhizomes on the map in restaurants, wholesale markets, retail and even phytomedical supplements and cosmetics.

April 09 , 2018

Growers Czech out new cherries Tamara, Irena for commercial growth

With Tamara as a large cherry and Irina as a pollinator for the late-season Regina variety, growers are finding new opportunities in a sector where successful introductions are few and far between.

March 19 , 2018

Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe

Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.

March 07 , 2018

U.S.: Mega Kiwi grower expects exponential volume rise over coming years

"I don’t see why the consumer wouldn’t prefer it to the Hayward over the long-term," grower Jerry Kliewer said.

February 26 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.

February 16 , 2018

Costa Rican Congress opens investigation into alleged organic pineapple fraud

Organic grower organization Canagro believes the allegations will implicate various members of the private and public sectors.

February 14 , 2018