The state of Canada's produce trade with the EU

While Canada has a surplus with the EU in the trade of horticultural goods, there is a lot of room to grow - and recover - in the fresh produce space.

September 27 , 2017

South Africa: ZZ2 gears up for second cherry export deal

The produce company is expecting to enter into relatively empty global markets when harvesting begins.

September 27 , 2017

U.K.: GEM avocado hits the shelves at select Tesco stores

Hand-picked to ensure the fruit remains in optimal condition, hopes are high these luxury avocados will "become the darling of chefs, domestic goddesses and foodie fanatics".

September 27 , 2017

New venture for California Prunes with Simply Good Food TV channel

The California Prune Board is set to be in a plum position in foodie circles after signing up for its own channel on the food-based equivalent of Netflix.

September 27 , 2017

Colombian police find 7MT of cocaine on banana farm

The shipment is believed to be worth US$200 million and was to be sent to the U.S.

September 26 , 2017

Folate-rich "Alpha strawberry" discovered in Australia

"High folate is generally found in dark green leafy vegetables, so having this folate dense strawberry variety is really novel,” said the project's lead researcher.

September 26 , 2017

NZ: Plant & Food Research investigates blueberry-bilberry hybrids

Could consumers in the future adopt a new type of blueberry into their eating habits, with the taste they're used to but with the colorful flesh of bilberries?

September 26 , 2017

How much fresh produce does the EU export to Canada?

In light of CETA coming into effect last week, we take a look at some of the key European fruits and veggies that have made an impact - albeit quite a minor one - on the Canadian market.

September 26 , 2017

Dutch restaurant The Avocado Show prepares to go global

The popular mono ingredient restaurant plans to sign its first franchise this year with the backing of Orange Wings, a new investment company from Nature’s Pride former chief executive Shawn Harris.

September 26 , 2017

Genetic variation key to solving most banana problems, says expert

A Wageningen University research group has mapped out a family tree of Panama disease and is now concentrating on breeding programs based on wild banana varieties.

September 26 , 2017