Countries

Netherlands: Mini vine tomato with chocolate color goes on sale

We speak with the growers of an organic, chocolate-colored tomato now marketed by Dutch company Eosta.
May 07 , 2015

U.S. cherries in top shape for Memorial Day and July 4 sales, says Stemilt

With a long cherry season ahead, Stemilt Growers gives the lowdown on what retailers can expect through to September.
May 07 , 2015

Mexican produce consumption per capita 'an eighth of Canada's'

Eric Viramontes has kicked off proceedings at this year's PMA Fresh Connections: Mexico event, hopeful the produce industry can help significantly boost fruit and vegetable consumption in the country.
May 06 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 18, 2015

Prices for Chilean Royal Galas were higher than the South African competition in China during week 18.
May 06 , 2015

Zespri secures new partner to develop kiwifruit ties in southwestern China

A Zespri China representative says a new distribution partner has been found in the Sichuan province, and the company will continue looking for fresh regional alliances.
May 06 , 2015

Will North Americans be tickled pink by the Rosanna onion?

J.V. Steele has secured the exclusive rights to sell a unique onion variety in the U.S. and Canada.
May 06 , 2015

Italy: Kiku Variety Management branches out with Serbian partner

An Italian variety management company is now licensing Crimson Snow apple production to Serbian grower Agrounija.
May 06 , 2015

Germany: Record drug bust in Berlin banana boxes

Berlin police have seized 386kg of cocaine found in boxes of Colombian bananas that showed up in Aldi supermarkets.
May 05 , 2015

NZ scientists test biological options to tackle Psa

While kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows some resistance to antibiotics, New Zealand researchers have made a breakthrough in biological controls.
May 05 , 2015

South African citrus growers gear up for U.S.-bound export season

Two key pilot initiatives from 2014 will continue for Western Cape citrus exporters to the U.S. this year, but there will be a few minor changes in shipping practices.
May 05 , 2015