Chile: Intense rains cut grape season short, says Fedefruta

Fedefruta says the weather event affected harvests of late table grapes and apples, and will mean more treatment is needed for kiwifruit.

April 19 , 2016

Electrically charged solution increases produce shelf life

"“Such small things can actually make a huge difference in the whole food supply chain," says a British researcher.

April 19 , 2016

South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety

After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.

April 18 , 2016

EU withdrawal scheme a double-edged sword for Polish apple growers

With a variety undesired by many overseas markets and local consumers getting it for free, Poland's apple sector crisis is deepening.

April 18 , 2016

Spain to export Europe's first stonefruit to Chinese mainland

Fepex has hailed the market breakthrough as an "historic milestone" for the Spanish industry.

April 15 , 2016

U.S. lemon market access, CBS controls on the agenda for San Miguel

While rains have hampered harvests, exporter San Miguel aims to make the most of a wider lemon market window this year.

April 15 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

Colombia: Turumba keeps it real with 100% natural fruit pulp

With no freezing or pasteurization, a Colombian group is setting itself apart from the rest and gaining an export presence.

April 14 , 2016

Underwater veggie garden group to build 'Tree of Life' 

An Italian subaquatic vegetable garden is paying tribute to Michelangelo with its own underwater Tree of life replica in its 'crazy' 2016 development.

April 14 , 2016

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