U.K. asparagus to hit shelves earlier in 2014

A combination of mild weather and improved growing techniques will give the U.K. a wider asparagus window.

March 12 , 2014

USDA expands loan program for specialty produce growers

U.S. fruit and veggie growers will have requirements eased and options expanded for storage-related loans.

March 12 , 2014

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira revenue jumps in Q1

A leading U.S. lemon and avocado player picked up its game on the financial performance front in the first quarter.

March 10 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014

Smartphone ripeness app to simplify produce purchases

A Mexican project to benefit diabetics has given rise to a smartphone app to measure fruit ripeness.

March 10 , 2014

Revenue spike for Capespan Group in 2013

South African multinational Capespan Group raised its fruit volumes for the first time in six years in 2013.

March 07 , 2014

2014 could be biggest campaign yet for South African avocados

Mark Baker looks back on the 2013 South African avocado season and efforts made for market access in the U.S. and Japan.

March 06 , 2014

An inside look at Australia's adopted achachas

An Aussie farmer's bid to get sole non-Bolivian commercial rights for an Amazonian superfruit has paid dividends.

March 05 , 2014

Australian scientists to tackle GM negativity

Australian researchers believe an alternative method could help shift negative public perceptions about GMOs.

March 04 , 2014