Eggplants 'exceptional' for soil health in organic agriculture, says Eosta

One organic grower says eggplants are almost more important for the soil than revenue.

July 06 , 2016

Solar fruit drying tech a boon for food safety, sustainability

A Chilean-Swiss invention shows promise for the dried fruit industry, with possible patent expansions on the cards in Australia and South Africa.

July 06 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016

EU must maintain dialogue with Russia to restore trade, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association has urged the EU to improve the efficiency of its measures to support farmers affected by the protracted ban.

July 05 , 2016

Colombian pineapple company explodes into export markets

Having only begun exporting to the U.S. and Europe over recent months, a large Colombian pineapple grower is hoping to double its plantation hectarage next year.

July 05 , 2016

UK and EU produce companies play down short-term Brexit impacts

We speak to a British importer, a consumer insight panel, and a Dutch exporter to get their take on what Brexit could mean for produce supply and prices in the near future.

July 04 , 2016

Major English apple grower explores export opportunities

An English grower that produces near one in four apples sold in the U.K. is hoping to take advantage of emerging markets and global food trends.

July 04 , 2016

North American blueberry production to grow 25% in four years

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says import access for fresh fruit to the Chinese market may only be a couple of years away.

June 30 , 2016

Hydro-powered pump offers eco-friendly irrigation solution

The developer of an innovative pump that irritates farms without electricity is now looking for distributors in the Latin American market.

June 29 , 2016

Freshfel explains Brexit impacts on produce trade

The European Fresh Produce Association has outlined a number of ways the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU could affect exporters around the world.

June 28 , 2016