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

SanLucar teams up with mozzarella brand at German retailers

Spanish produce company SanLucar hopes to raise its tomato sales through a new partnership with Italian cheesemaker Galbani.

April 14 , 2016

EU report 'does not exclude' health risks from dimethoate

The EU food safety watchdog has called for further studies into the effects of an insecticide used on crops including cherries.

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

U.S./Canada arrivals buck trend for Chilean blueberry shipments

While Chilean blueberry exports dropped off this season, volume upticks were seen in North America while the U.K. overtook the Netherlands as the main entry point in Europe.

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

Laser tech keeps wild birds clear of crops

A combination of high-precision optics, filters and light frequencies has been used to create a laser machine capable of keeping birds away from fields.

April 13 , 2016

Ecuadorian dragon fruit sector on fire as expectations grow for U.S. opening

Ecuador's nascent pitahaya industry is on the move as young plantings come into production.

April 13 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 14, 2016

An earlier stonefruit deal in Europe put the strain on prices for imported apples in week 14.

April 13 , 2016