Could alcohol-free blueberry-blackberry wine help diabetes sufferers?

University of Illinois scientist Elvira de Mejia says winemakers could harness the opportunities presented by these anthocyanin-rich berries.

August 05 , 2016

California citrus acreage rose slightly in last two years

NASS estimates show a hefty increase in mandarin planting has offset a declining production area for most citrus varieties in the state.

August 05 , 2016

U.S.: First “Neo-Panamax” vessel arrives at Port of Philadelphia

MSC Sophia Celeste is the largest ship ever to have docked at the Port of Philadelphia.

August 05 , 2016

Fruit results aid BayWa's H1 performance

BayWa's fruit segment performed well despite challenging circumstances.

August 05 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte building 'Mexico's largest avocado packing plant'

CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says the facility should be ready in 2017, while elsewhere in Latin America Del Monte is also making big moves in blueberries.

August 05 , 2016

WAPA releases European pome fruit forecast

While apple and pear production is set to be down this season club variety volumes are forecast to rise 14%.

August 04 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing Vietnamese mango imports

More countries are looking to make their mark on a growing U.S. mango market.

August 04 , 2016

U.S. scientist pinpoints citrus trees' most vulnerable stage for HLB infection

An ARS entomologist has found a new leaf cycle called "flush" plays a big part in when pests are more likely to infect trees with citrus greening.

August 04 , 2016

Chilean authorities to destroy contraband Peruvian avocado shipment

Traveling at high speed with your headlights off probably isn't the best way to smuggle fruit into a neighboring country.

August 04 , 2016

Italy: Jingold goes beyond gold kiwifruit

Jingold director Alessandro Fornari discusses the introduction of three new kiwifruit varieties in Italy, as well as giving his thoughts on the upcoming season.

August 04 , 2016