Long-term study links nut consumption with better health

A 30-year study of nut consumption in the U.S. has shown an inverse relationship with several key causes of death.

December 17 , 2013

Chinese online fruit company cashes in on Singles' Day

China's Fruitday.com teamed up with TMall.com to bank in on an online sales blitz on Nov. 11.

December 17 , 2013

Peruvian grape growth could rise in 2014

Peru's grape production growth rate is set to be even higher in 2014, with volume rising by almost 100,000 metric tons (MT).

December 16 , 2013

China: Australian trade mission bolsters produce ties

A Best Exhibitor Award for Australia Fresh at a Beijing trade fair represents a "significant step forward" for links with China's CIQA

December 16 , 2013

Getting in early: airfreight produce for "sophisticated" consumers

American Airlines' Carmen Taylor discusses new produce flight routes and the investment needed to keep perishables in top condition.

December 16 , 2013

Mexico: technology improves papaya virus detection

Researchers at Mexico's Cinvestav are developing technology to help papaya growers better detect viruses.

December 13 , 2013

Costa Rica declares state of phyto emergency

An outbreak of banana mealybugs and Boisduval scales has prompted emergency measures from the Costa Rican government.

December 11 , 2013

Chile raises fruit export estimate

As Chile's first grape exports take off today, ASOEX has released a total fruit shipment estimate that is higher than previous government calculations.

December 11 , 2013

U.K. seasonal migrant scheme removal could bring "devastating impact"

England's National Farmers’ Union says removing an historic migrant worker scheme will stifle growth for the sector.

December 11 , 2013

U.S.: Paramount Citrus ups the ante in citrus marketing

Paramount Citrus has received strong responses to its Wonderful Halos mandarin campaign which it claims is unprecedented for the category.

December 09 , 2013