Colombia: Ocati pushes for year-round exotic fruit supply

From pitahayas to organic granadillas, Ocati had a colorful display of fruit from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at Asia Fruit Logistica.

September 20 , 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

South Africa: Neofresh eyes Europe with Mpumalanga blueberry plantings

A South African produce company in the subtropcial region is hoping to supply the European market in a window that normally sess limited volumes.

September 08 , 2016

Chile: Organic walnuts shell out price premium for Geonuts

As a high-end food item the walnut is already a specialty product, so why grow it organically?

September 08 , 2016

India: INI Farms launches new integrated packhouse

The Mumbai-based produce company believes the new facility will help improve quality and reduce waste with its banana and pomegranate operations.

September 02 , 2016

First Philippine dragon fruit arrives in Canada

A pioneering pitahaya grower in the Philippines hopes the new trade development with Canada will be the start of 'something big' for the industry.

September 01 , 2016

South Africa: Maluma avocado holds up well under drought pressures

From South Africa to Australia to Peru to Israel, interest has grown worldwide for the Maluma avocado cultivar.

August 30 , 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

Israeli pomegranate industry moving away from Wonderful, says Edom

Edom Fruits expects competition to intensify in the European pomegranate market next month, with a range of countries set to kick off their campaigns.

August 25 , 2016

China: Shenzhen YuanXing Fruit Co. to launch new brand

The YumSun brand arose as 'Shenzhen Yuanxing" can be difficult to pronounce for non-Chinese speakers.