U.S.: Edible Garden to roll out new Superleaf lettuce in 2017

A lettuce variety developed to have five-times the normal level of antioxidants is set to be rolled out next month and could soon be licensed to growers in Europe and Australia.

December 09 , 2016

U.S.: FirstFruits Marketing set for first Opal apple exports

A representative of the U.S.'s exclusive marketer of the Opal apple says volumes are reaching peak levels.

December 09 , 2016

U.S. retail promotions drive 40% increase in mango sales during Q3

The National Mango Board has said an average of US$254 was spent by consumers on mangoes per store per week, up from US$211 last year.

December 09 , 2016

Industry heads praise California drought legislation

Industry representatives have echoed the words of Senator Dianne Feinstein - "this bill isn't perfect but I do believe it will help California".

December 08 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Could consumer-oriented baby apple trees take off?

The concept has been put forward by Dutch group Fairplant, which saw a fair amount of traffic at its stand during Interpoma.

December 08 , 2016

The sky's the limit for Cosmic Crisp apples

It's "not a normal situation to be ordering that far out", says PVM president Lynnell Brandt of the tree planting projections for Cosmic Crisp apples in Washington State .

December 08 , 2016

Opinion: Produce marketing trends to watch in 2017

From mobile marketing to getting the attention of Millennials, Bev Oster discusses key trends to watch for the year ahead. 

December 08 , 2016

Levarht brings Dutch style tomato growing to China

The partnership between the Dutch group and Beijing HongFu International Agriculture aims to "set a new standard" in Chinese growing techniques.

December 08 , 2016

California: Oppy enters berry JV with Hasegawa family

Oppy hailed the new partnership as "ushering in a new era" for providing a year-round strawberry supply to the market.

December 07 , 2016

U.S. produce industry has 'benefited substantially' from globalization, says expert

Kicking off the New York Produce Show, a Cornell University associate professor explains how trade liberalization has indirectly improved standards of living.

December 07 , 2016