Australia: From waste bananas to flour, cosmetics and resistant starch

"What we had discovered by accident was that we had found the richest source of resistant starch (RS) on earth," said a Queensland farmer.

July 31 , 2017

Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec

Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.

July 28 , 2017

California: Citrus greening found in Riverside County

“The discovery of this disease means all citrus trees are at risk," said the county's Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Ruben Arroyo.

July 27 , 2017

Ecuador's pineapple export renewal

The industry has recovered since the 2008 crisis but its export destination portfolio is now markedly different.

July 27 , 2017

How much fresh produce has Russia destroyed under import ban?

The latest figures released by Russia's consumer watchdog may shock you.

July 26 , 2017

Chinese inspectors to visit Colombian avocado orchards

ICA expects Chinese inspectors to visit in September with the goal of setting import requirements and risk assessments for eventual market access.

July 26 , 2017

U.S.: FDA approves macadamia heart health claim

“This is a truly a historic day for everyone in the macadamia nut industry," says Scott Wallace of Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut.

July 25 , 2017

Mission Produce enters deal with largest Colombian Hass avocado grower

Hot on the heels of a JV with Fresca in the U.K., Cartama has now made a deal with one of North America's leading avocado players - Mission Produce.

July 24 , 2017

U.S.: Multistate papaya salmonella outbreak kills one, infects 46 others

The fruit in question is reported to be Caribeña brand Maradol papayas from Mexico.

July 24 , 2017

NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release

Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.

July 24 , 2017