U.K.: Proud strawberry grower introduces new 'Summer Blush' variety

A grower says his new 'orangey red' cultivar has the 'wow factor', as the fruit hits Waitrose shelves.

June 16 , 2015

Budding overseas empire for Australia's Queen Garnet super plum

The palpable buzz around an anthocyanin-rich Queensland-bred plum is spreading internationally, with a French nursery upbeat for commercial harvests and U.S. growers playing their cards close to their chests.

March 23 , 2015

Aussie grower expects "balanced" citrus crop for 2015

"I’d prefer an average volume crop of good size to a massive crop of small fruit," says Seven Fields' Brett Jackson.

February 25 , 2015

Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder

One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.

February 10 , 2015

NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ

Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.

February 10 , 2015

Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities

The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.

February 09 , 2015

Business Social Compliance Initiative expresses 'great concern' over Andy Hall case

An organization that works with hundreds of European retailers and importers has said it's 'time for cooperation rather than litigation', in response to the charges brought against activist Andy Hall.

September 01 , 2014

Peru can 'perfectly complement' Chilean grapes, says Cilloniz

A Peruvian market consultant says his country can partner with Chile to ensure a smoother grape supply.

August 13 , 2014

Brazilian groups make US$611M bid for Chiquita

A corporate tilt from Brazil threatens to derail the proposed merger between produce giants Chiquita and Fyffes.

August 11 , 2014

Inside the world's first seedless mango

We speak with the man behind India's renowned "practically seedless" Sindhu mango.

August 04 , 2014