California Navel season to be "more catastrophic" than last if China tariffs remain

Prices over recent weeks for California Navels have fallen even lower than last year, largely because of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.

February 07 , 2020

Mushrooms could address vitamin D deficiencies, 'global public health issue', new research finds

Vitamin D is hard to find outside of direct absorption from the sun - which can be damaging - scientists now say tanning mushrooms could help.

February 07 , 2020

Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Australia finds new case of suspected TR4 on banana farm

Biosecurity Queensland officers identified banana plants that displayed symptoms typical of Panama TR4 during a routine inspection of the property last month.

February 06 , 2020

Hortifruit buys non-controlling stake in Portuguese berry producer

Euroberry - Hortifruit's commerical platform - will be responsible for selling BFruit's berries, the companys says it has big plans already in the works.

February 06 , 2020

Zespri unveils new look

Zespri's investment in marketing - that it says will help it grow in upcoming years - has produced a brand new image that consumers will surely respond to.

February 06 , 2020

NZ: T&G Global and Plant & Food Research and Carsol to form blueberry breeding partnership

The breeding program will produce new varieties of that will provide improved yield and resistance to disease while also delivering consumers larger, tastier berries over a longer period, with an extended harvest season.

February 05 , 2020

Five new blueberry varieties introduced by Fall Creek

Expanding its offerings, Fall Creek announced four new blueberry varieties for mid and high chill growing environments and one for low-chill regions.

February 05 , 2020

U.S.: Kroger announces success of women-in-business diversity program

Diversity programs that pushed women in business to the forefront gained Kroger an award from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

February 05 , 2020

Calls for fresh fruit and vegetable sector to lead European climate transition by Freshfel

Following increased efforts in the EU to enact environmentally conscious policies, Freshfel Europe says the produce sector is well suited to take the lead.

February 05 , 2020