Could alcohol-free blueberry-blackberry wine help diabetes sufferers?

University of Illinois scientist Elvira de Mejia says winemakers could harness the opportunities presented by these anthocyanin-rich berries.

August 05 , 2016

How will Central Chile's glaciers respond to climate change?

A recent study suggests fruit growers in Central Chile ought to prepare for declining water availability between now and 2100.

August 02 , 2016

China: Qiandongnan gets funding approval for 4,000ha blueberry project

The company has been given approval to issue bonds worth US$119 million to finance the project.

August 02 , 2016

Australia: Perfection Fresh buys rights to Calypso mango marketing

The company has announced it intends to establish plantings of the sought-after variety overseas to ensure counter-seasonal supply.

August 02 , 2016

U.S. situation prompts more Mexican lime exports to EU, says Don Limón

Don Limón CEO Andreas Schindler discusses lime markets and better access to Mexican small growers, as well as budding sweet potato projects in Central America and West Africa.

August 02 , 2016

U.S.: Grapery to harvest first commercial Gum Drops crop

Grapery co-owner Jim Beagle talks about "substantially different" table grape varieties that have found a niche in the U.S. market.

July 28 , 2016

U.S.: Ocean Mist innovates to sell more summer artichokes

As proprietary seed technology has allowed Ocean Mist Farms to produce artichokes year-round, the company will be giving retailers new options to help boost sales.

July 27 , 2016

EU produce imports on the rise

Avocados, kale, garlic and bell peppers were among the exceptional performers in the first four months of 2016.

July 27 , 2016

U.S.: Mexican market opens up for Marrone bioinsecticides

Morrone Bio Innovations has gained its first bioinsecticide registrations outside the U.S. as part of a broader global push.

July 27 , 2016

Peru: Olmos Irrigation Project yields first organic bananas

In the scheme's initial phase the fruit is to be exported by a Dutch enterprise, and looks like it may be followed by an organic pineapple project.

July 26 , 2016