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

Hortifrut, Munger Brothers merge to create global berry network

April 08 , 2016

Crocodile-like cucumbers snap back into action

A wild cucumber with a crocodile-like skin and based on an ancient Asian variety is making a comeback across Europe.

April 08 , 2016

Food waste goes social in Argentina

April 07 , 2016

Rains could upset Chilean grape campaign in Asia

April 06 , 2016

U.S. could sweeten the pot for Chilean lemon exports

April 01 , 2016

IKEA hydroponic garden blends home-grown veg with funky furniture

Due to hit the shelves in Sweden in May, the soil-free home gardening kit has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

March 24 , 2016

U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution

The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.

March 23 , 2016

U.S.: Whole Foods to stock Fair Food Program strawberries

Soon after joining the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), retailer Whole Foods has expanded an existing program with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to source strawberries.