Egyptian citrus exports to grow by 20 percent

The Egyptian citrus season has started well fuelled by strong demand and is likely to see a big increase in volumes this season, according to Vanguard.

January 22 , 2021

India state renames dragon fruit 'lotus' amid souring relations with China

An Indian state's decision to rename dragon fruit because of the original name's "association with China" has set off a storm of jokes and memes.

January 21 , 2021

California oranges look good in the long term despite potential problems, industry members say

The California citrus industry reports that oranges have strong sales and a bright outlook despite uncertainty and potential problems

January 21 , 2021

U.K.: Criminals imported drugs worth millions hidden in fruit and veg pallets, court hears

An international drugs gang allegedly used a blizzard of bogus companies to import cocaine and heroin worth millions of pounds hidden in consignments of fruit and vegetables from the Netherlands.

January 19 , 2021

Produce Marketing Association offers new online produce retail certificate

The Center for Growing Talent and the Produce Marketing Association are expanding FreshEd Academy online offerings to include a new course focused on produce retail.

January 18 , 2021

IDeA Agro and Agrintesa team up for Italian SunGold kiwifruit project

IDeA Agro and Agrintesa Cooperativa Agricola have partnered to launch an agricultural development operation in Italy growing Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit.

January 15 , 2021

Peruvian avocado exports up by 100,000MT in 2020

Peruvian avocado exports experienced significant growth of 32 percent in 2020. The value of these exports, however, experienced only 3.5 percent in growth.

January 08 , 2021

2021 consumer trends in fresh produce

Breakthrough Solutions has summarized the top consumer trends for produce suppliers in the coming year, all of which it says represent opportunities for the industry.

January 08 , 2021

Yentzen Group launches revamped website

Yentzen Group, the leader in news content, consultancy services and events for the global fruit industry, has announced the launch of a new corporate website.

January 07 , 2021

GM tomatoes could be alternative for Parkinson's patients

Scientists have produced a genetically modified tomato enriched with the drug L-DOPA, used to treat Parkinson's patients. This could provide an alternative for developing nations and patients who experience side effects.

January 05 , 2021