Today's Headline

Dutch growers gear up for China-bound pear exports

Frugi Venta's Inge Ribbens looks at a range of market opening negotiations in the works.
March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira revenue jumps in Q1

A leading U.S. lemon and avocado player picked up its game on the financial performance front in the first quarter.
March 10 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.
March 10 , 2014

Smartphone ripeness app to simplify produce purchases

A Mexican project to benefit diabetics has given rise to a smartphone app to measure fruit ripeness.
March 10 , 2014

An inside look at Australia's adopted achachas

An Aussie farmer's bid to get sole non-Bolivian commercial rights for an Amazonian superfruit has paid dividends.
March 05 , 2014

Australian scientists to tackle GM negativity

Australian researchers believe an alternative method could help shift negative public perceptions about GMOs.
March 04 , 2014

PMA Fresh Connections to link more nations in 2014

From Shanghai to Pretoria to Sao Paulo, two PMA execs cover a string of Fresh Connections events in the pipeline.
March 03 , 2014

Spanish researchers develop antioxidant-rich oranges

Spanish scientists have developed a golden-colored orange with much higher antioxidant rates in juice than traditional varieties.
February 28 , 2014

NZ: positive results for Seeka, T&G in 2013

Two of New Zealand's leading produce players have notched good results for the 2013 calendar year.
February 27 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.
February 27 , 2014