Passionfruit Australia aims to clear up ripeness misconceptions

The Australian passionfruit sector's marketing campaigns are targeting younger consumers, and with limited resources the big push has been in education.

September 22 , 2016

Florida citrus tax incentive bill passes U.S. House

A bill that would drive Florida citrus growth will now go before the Senate, after passing the House by a landslide 400-20 votes.

September 21 , 2016

U.K.: CPM awaits EU approval for berry that officially 'doesn't exist'

CPM has been growing an antioxidant-rich berry in U.K. and Poland that is not yet recognized as a food in the EU.

September 21 , 2016

China: Qifeng starts red kiwifruit exports to Malaysia

A common talking point at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong was the rise of Chinese brands in a market where foreign companies dominate when it comes to price premiums.

September 21 , 2016

Andy Hall found guilty by Thai court

After more than 3.5 years of legal battles, Andy Hall has been found guilty of defamation over his investigation into alleged human rights abuses at Thai pineapple processor Natural Fruit Company.

September 20 , 2016

U.S. researchers use charged additives to reduce pesticide runoff

A team from MIT have developed a way of making pesticide spray droplets far less bouncy by adding oppositely-charged substances to the liquid.

September 20 , 2016

From farm to cafe: Thai grower takes coconut craze to new heights

There are few products with as much foodie currency as coconuts right now, but the challenge is serving fruit that doesn't require a machete to open.

September 16 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma CEO reflects on union vote

"Resolution was going to be difficult, but I knew we had to find a way," said Sakuma Brothers Farms CEO Danny Weeden.

September 15 , 2016

Russia threatens ban on Egyptian citrus

It has been alleged that Russia is considering a ban on Egyptian citrus in retaliation for the African country failing to approve wheat shipments.

September 15 , 2016

Recent frosts have minimal effect on Chilean table grapes

Uvanova's Carolina Cruz says a cold start to the spring means the table grape season should not begin quite as early as previously thought.

September 15 , 2016