Fruit flies shown to 'indirectly' smell antioxidants

Research has shown that antioxidants attract fruit flies and cause the females to lay eggs.

February 06 , 2015

U.S.: Giumarra announces first year for DulceVida stonefruit

Giumarra has described its 'extra-sweet' apricots and nectarines as an 'international solution'.

February 06 , 2015

China: Mexican Embassy holds reception to celebrate first berries' arrival

An Aneberries representative says Mexican berries' sweetness will fare well for them in China.

February 06 , 2015

Red tape a "major concern" for Europe-U.S. trade, says Copa Cogeca

The head of Copa Cogeca has urged a change in the ''burdensome" export rules for EU shippers trading with the U.S.

February 06 , 2015

New investors on board at Compagnie Fruitiere

After Dole's exit from the company last year, a leading supplier of West African fruit to the European market now has new minority shareholders.

February 06 , 2015

U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association makes "all-in" offer to ILWU

The president of the Pacific Maritime Association has said West Coast ports are "truly close to gridlock", and that the latest contract offer is "as far as we can go at this point."

February 05 , 2015

Australia: Growers make 'significant' savings with Avolution business model

An Australian grower-owned avocado marketer says it has driven costs down 'in an overall sense'.

February 05 , 2015

U.K.: Waitrose announces exclusive partnership with Primafruit

Waitrose hopes to build stronger links with growers through a deal with fruit supplier Primafruit.

February 05 , 2015

U.S.: Researchers develop 'fast, easy and accurate' citrus greening detector

A portable and inexpensive citrus greening detector developed by University of Florida scientists could soon be available to citrus growers.

February 05 , 2015

EU to fund development of first bell pepper harvesting robot

A bell pepper robot harvester could soon stir up the European greenhouse sector.

February 05 , 2015