Countries

POM Wonderful finding new ways to put pomegranates on the map

Latin American pomegranate growers could benefit from the efforts of U.S.-based POM Wonderful to boost demand.
October 19 , 2011

Fresh Summit call for fruit 'decommoditization'

Focus on flavor, adding value and new technology could help 'decommoditize' fruit and vegetables, says PMA.
October 17 , 2011

Russian citrus imports soar by 45% in Q2

Russia is importing nearly 50% more citrus fruits with Egypt as its largest supplier in the second quarter.
October 11 , 2011

Thai dragonfruit gain U.S. import approval

Thailand's exotic dragonfruit have been given the go-ahead to be imported into the U.S.
October 07 , 2011

Blueberry powder fights breast cancer, study shows

A U.S. study has found blueberry powder reduces the size of breast tumors significantly in mice.
October 07 , 2011

Pakistan upbeat about 'bumper' orange harvest

Heavy rains have benefited Pakistan's orange crops with a record harvest expected.
September 28 , 2011

Opinion: don't fight the tech game change, join forces with the consumer

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio gives the rundown of changing technology in the fresh produce industry.
September 22 , 2011

Filipino banana growers fear fungal outbreak

A fungal banana disease has wiped out 1,200 hectares of plantations in the Philippines, with growers fearful it will spread.
September 21 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to close with 4% fall

Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall 4% due to the effects of the July frosts in Argentina and Chile.
September 20 , 2011

European avocado imports down 9%

European avocado arrivals are down 9% in the season to date, as South Africa and Peru make way for Israel and Spain.
September 16 , 2011