From farm to cafe: Thai grower takes coconut craze to new heights

There are few products with as much foodie currency as coconuts right now, but the challenge is serving fruit that doesn't require a machete to open.

September 16 , 2016

New bill could drive Florida citrus growth

The head of the Florida Citrus Mutual says legislation that would allow growers to immediately expense the cost of planting new citrus would be a 'game changer.'

September 16 , 2016

Vietnam edges closer to Australian dragon fruit market access

If the new export deal is accepted, shipments would likely take place between May and September.

September 14 , 2016

Aussie native citrus on show at Asia Fruit Logistica

Relative to its market impact, the Australia Fresh stand was buzzing at Asia Fruit Logistica with buyers interested in premium, niche and exotic products.

September 14 , 2016

Turkey: Alanar serves up fresh figs, cherries to Asian markets

The Turkish pavilion attracted its fair share of attention at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong last week, particularly the stand of Yavuz Taner and his company Alanar.

September 13 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Fruta Cloud brings new model to Chinese fruit market

After working with the likes of Google and Amazon, George Liu is back in China with a new vision for app-based trading.

September 12 , 2016

Vietnamese mango exporter aims for multiple new markets in 2016-17

New access arrangements are expected very soon for Vietnamese mangoes in the U.S., Australia and Taiwan.

September 09 , 2016

South Africa: Neofresh eyes Europe with Mpumalanga blueberry plantings

A South African produce company in the subtropcial region is hoping to supply the European market in a window that normally sess limited volumes.

September 08 , 2016

New innovation makes fresh-cut bananas a reality

The developer of a treatment for processed bananas says he is already receiving a lot of interest from all over the world.

September 08 , 2016

Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec

Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.

September 07 , 2016