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Cornerstone in place for India's biggest perishables market

Modelled after Rungis in France, the US$242 million Gaunnar perishables market is on its way in India.
February 25 , 2014

Sunburn sizzles Brazilian apple crop

Brazil will have fewer apples than expected to work with this season, but hopes are still high for a rise in exports.
February 24 , 2014

Fruit-eating lemurs demonstrate better memory retention

Lemurs that consume a fruit-rich diet were found to have better spatial memory.
February 24 , 2014

Interesting opportunities for U.S. produce industry in Europe, says PMA

We caught up with the PMA's Nancy Tucker and others from the U.S. delegation at this year's Fruit Logistica.
February 24 , 2014

Opinion: Russia sees structural changes in produce imports

A shift to cheaper options from upscale fruits is just one of many trends highlighted by Russian market analyst Irina Koziy.
February 24 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita reaches deal with Quirch Foods

A Miami-based company has been licensed to sell a range of frozen Chiquita-branded produce items.
February 24 , 2014

Mobile shading improves light reception of greenhouse crops

A Spanish study produced higher yield in greenhouse tomato plants protected by mobile shading.
February 24 , 2014

South Africa crosses fingers for corrections in grape market

With Red Seedless varieties on the water, South African grape shippers hope to find an improved European market.
February 24 , 2014

Sales recover for Italian Abate pears, says CSO

Italy's Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO) cites a turnaround in sales for a key pear variety.
February 24 , 2014

EU: EFSA releases citrus black spot assessment

A report released in Europe today gives little hope for a change in policy relating to imports of South African citrus.
February 21 , 2014