Have you ever found eggplants sexy or disturbing? You might now

Eggplants have taken on a whole new meaning with the launch of a weird, wacky and slightly creepy start-up.

April 01 , 2016

Pineberry breeder introduces white strawberries with pineapple punch

After losing Russian market access, a Dutch pineberry breeder is looking to new markets and production regions, including Australia.

March 31 , 2016

Colombia: Uniban security chief murdered

The industry offers its condolences to the family of Jesús Delgado.

March 30 , 2016

Canada: China, South Korea dominate BC blueberry export anticipation

The 2016 British Columbia blueberry crop won't be as early as last year's, but growers are hopeful they'll get earlier green lights for China and South Korea.

March 30 , 2016

Mexican company acquires GreenFruit Avocados

The tie-up with FrutiVal will allow the California-based group more possibilities to pursue "ambitious" marketing plans in the U.S., China and Japan.

March 29 , 2016

As strawberry season heats up, California anticipates test run in China

March 29 , 2016

IKEA hydroponic garden blends home-grown veg with funky furniture

Due to hit the shelves in Sweden in May, the soil-free home gardening kit has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.

March 24 , 2016

U.S.: Whole Foods to stock Fair Food Program strawberries

Soon after joining the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), retailer Whole Foods has expanded an existing program with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to source strawberries.

March 23 , 2016

Chile: Medfly contingency plan underway in Valparaiso

Just months after the country was declared fruit fly-free once more, three specimens of the pest have been found in Chile.

March 22 , 2016

Brussels' main wholesale market closed down in wake of terror attacks

The Mabru wholesale market in Brussels closed earlier today in the wake of the terror attacks on the Belgian capital's airport and metro systems.