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

PMA Fresh Connections to link more nations in 2014

From Shanghai to Pretoria to Sao Paulo, two PMA execs cover a string of Fresh Connections events in the pipeline.

March 03 , 2014

Spanish researchers develop antioxidant-rich oranges

Spanish scientists have developed a golden-colored orange with much higher antioxidant rates in juice than traditional varieties.

February 28 , 2014

Pre-harvest estimate beats expectations for Chilean kiwifruit

Forecasts for Chile's kiwifruit crop are slightly higher than estimates released after frosts hit orchards last year.

February 28 , 2014

Peru: new areas approved for U.S.-bound Hass avocado export

Peru's Senasa has set a series of new requirements for Hass avocado exports to the United States.

February 28 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.

February 27 , 2014