U.S. northeast sees imports of watermelon swell, grapes plummet

The warmer winter seen in northeastern U.S. has significantly impacted demand, but for some fruits supply has been a problem.

February 22 , 2016

High-fiber foods in early life reduce breast cancer risk, Harvard study finds

A recent scientific finding in the U.S. is good news for growers of veggies rich in fiber like broccoli, artichokes and peas.

February 19 , 2016

German drug bust finds €6M of cocaine in Ecuadorian banana boxes

Fruit company employees in the German port of Bremerhaven made an unexpected discovery recently.

February 19 , 2016

Australian fruit joins long list of Russian import interceptions

Russia continues to intercept and destroy banned European fruit on almost a weekly basis, but seldom do we see Australia come up in the country's food safety watchdog announcements.

February 19 , 2016

Q&A: SanLucar's multi-faceted approach to raising fruit consumption, standards

Being on the move in new growing regions while maintaining strict quality and social standards does not make for easy business.

February 18 , 2016

New Zealand apple exports to exceed NZ$700M in 2016

Pipfruit NZ is not going to let China's slowing economy get in the way of a bullish outlook for exports to Asia.

February 17 , 2016

Israeli seedless papaya production on the rise

One year on, we take a look at how last year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Award winner is shaping up.

February 16 , 2016

Panama Canal expansion to open Asian opportunities for Brazilian melons

A leading Brazilian melon and watermelon exporter not only has its sights on expansion in Asia, but the U.S. as well.

February 15 , 2016

Colombian pineapples take challenge to Costa Rica's crown

Colombian pineapple group Bengala Agrícola is expanding rapidly, with plans to enter the U.S. market this year.

February 12 , 2016

Railway upgrade could unleash Ethiopia's produce export potential

Ethiopian produce companies had their own country pavilion for the first time at this year's Fruit Logistica, with crops ranging from grapes to strawberries to green beans.

February 11 , 2016