Film Review: Bananaland, confronting faces of a commodity fruit

'Bananaland: Blood, Bullets and Poison' will be airing at the Equal Exchange Banana Conference in Boston on March 21.

March 14 , 2014

Singapore: Comcrop pioneers urban rooftop farming

A group of young, socially-minded entrepreneurs in Singapore has spearheaded a unique aquaponic horticulture project.

March 14 , 2014

U.S. produce aisles experience volume and sales growth

The latest data released by United Fresh indicates growth across all major retail fruit categories in the U.S.

March 13 , 2014

Staying competitive is key for Australia's native nut

The Australian macadamia nut industry is aggressively pushing for higher yields and new markets.

March 12 , 2014

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