Could smartphone sensor detect fruit freshness?

A licensing deal between an Australian university and Panorama Synergy may put an end to consumers accidentally buying unripe produce.

January 04 , 2016

Increased CO2 found to have altered plants' photosynthesis

After completing a seminal study, Swedish scientists say they have moved closer to better predicting future crop productivity.

January 04 , 2016

New tariff cuts kick in for Aussie ag exports to South Korea

A wide range of Australian crops are expected to benefit from a new round of Korean tariff cuts, including grapes, nuts and Brussels sprouts.

December 31 , 2015

El Niño shows no signs of waning, says NASA

NASA satellite images show a "striking resemblance" to the El Niño of 1997-98, with the weather phenomenon expected to bear down on the U.S. and possibly provide drought relief to California.

December 30 , 2015

Year 2015 in Review - Second Half

Going into 2016, how can the produce sector be more inclusive with the broader population?

December 29 , 2015

Argentine blueberry exports slide 10% in "unusual" season

The head of The Argentinean Blueberry Committee believes the industry could gain access to the Chinese market in 2016.

December 24 , 2015

U.S.: California grape stocks and prices lower than 2014

A report from the USDA shows U.S. grape exports this past season were 11% lower year-on-year.

December 24 , 2015

U.S.: Mango imports jump 130% in early December

Greater year-on-year shipping volumes from two South American countries are behind the major rise in imports.

December 24 , 2015

U.K.: Cadbury considers kale and beetroot for new chocolate fillings

Iconic Cadbury chocolate box Milk Tray is experimenting with novel filling ideas like kale, beetroot and wasabi as part of its century celebrations.

December 24 , 2015

Opinion: Get ready for the veg-olution

From the spiralizer to turmeric roots to #CleanEating, Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan looks at food trends that will shape 2016.

December 24 , 2015