Peruvian 'Sun mango' proves an unexpected hit in Chinese second tier cities

The Peruvian Embassy in China recently co-hosted a tasting event for the country's mangoes.

January 21 , 2016

Australia: Avocados may hit AUD$100 per tray

Demand for avocados has soared in Australia, where the effects of El Niño may limit production growth in 2016.

January 20 , 2016

Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.

January 18 , 2016

More details emerge from Chinese fruit smuggling case

More information has emerged about a fruit smuggling case in China that involved more than 100 police officers in a raid.

January 18 , 2016

NZ apple breeders optimistic for heritage Gala commercialization

Two New Zealand orchardists have sought to bring back the strong flavors lost through Royal Gala apple breeding.

January 11 , 2016

India: Mobile packhouse peels back banana export constraints

With a unique approach to logistics, Pick N Serve Foods aims to be India's leading banana company within three years along with a greater presence in table grapes.

January 11 , 2016

Mexico: Frosts a blessing and a curse for growers in Sonora, Sinaloa

Frosts witnessed in parts of Mexico last week have damaged more than 18,000 hectares of agricultural land, but have actually been ideal for table grape growers.

January 05 , 2016

Chilean grower sees kale potential

Kale has been gaining lots of ground in the U.S. over recent years, and now a farmer in Chile has started up his own production to supply the domestic market.

January 04 , 2016

Year 2015 in Review - Second Half

Going into 2016, how can the produce sector be more inclusive with the broader population?

December 29 , 2015

Year 2015 in Review - First Half

A labor dispute involving Driscoll's berry supplier Sakuma Farms was our most read story of 2015.

December 28 , 2015