Ecuador: Wana Bana turns heads at Fruit Logistica

It's often the case at fresh produce events that certain stands attract a lot of traffic, not because they are particularly well-known but rather their rare products are so unfamiliar.

February 15 , 2017

New PLU code for the mango category

As the range of mangoes in supermarkets becomes more diverse, the classifications that surround it have branched out too.

January 24 , 2017

Italy's Kiku gears up to roll out new apple varieties

Kiku is planting a range of varieties on blocks covering some 200 hectares near Venice.

January 23 , 2017

Chilean nectarine exporters outline plans for inaugural Chinese mainland deal

Chilean fruit growers expect the recently announced Chinese opening for their nectarines will not only bring export benefits in Asia, but could take some weight off the U.S. market as well.

October 27 , 2016

South Africa: First Royal Honey Murcott mandarin exports likely in 2018

An early season mandarin has had an "extraordinary performance" for Australian growers, and now it is being tested in key citrus regions around the world.

October 11 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Fruta Cloud brings new model to Chinese fruit market

After working with the likes of Google and Amazon, George Liu is back in China with a new vision for app-based trading.

September 12 , 2016

Vegetable consumption found to improve body odor

Australian researchers have found vegetable consumption results in more pleasant-smelling sweat, with 'floral, fruity, sweet and medicinal' qualities.

August 29 , 2016

U.S.: Grapery to harvest first commercial Gum Drops crop

Grapery co-owner Jim Beagle talks about "substantially different" table grape varieties that have found a niche in the U.S. market.

July 28 , 2016

"Varieties are created by nature", said Opal apple breeder

Dr. Jaroslav Tupý passed away recently, but his legacy continues in the golden, sweet Opal apple.

July 14 , 2016

Mexico: Could jackfruit prove a snack for all trades?

Jackfruit has taken off as a vegetarian alternative to meat in the U.S. but the crop is barely known south of the border where much of the fruit is sourced.

July 05 , 2016