Long-term study reveals flavonoid-fruit is best for weight control

New research reveals fruits and vegetables packed with flavonoids - like berries, cherries and grapes - have the greatest effect in reducing weight.

February 05 , 2016

TPP a significant milestone for NZ and Australian exporters

HortNZ and Ausveg have welcomed TPP signings from their respective governments.

February 04 , 2016

Australia: Kalei apple scales up with trials in the EU, U.S.

An apple variety developed in Queensland has had positive consumer feedback, while for orchardists it grows well in warm climates and shows resistance to apple scab.

February 04 , 2016

FLIA 2016: The smart app solution for fruit and vegetable load checks

"Checking incoming loads is a daily thousand-fold routine which I think will be supported by this app," says Horkinetix CEO Dr. Felix Lippert.

January 29 , 2016

Mason jar bags add hipster touch to SunSelect specialty tomatoes

SunSelect and Oppy plan to use jar-shaped bags developed in Denmark to promote a range of produce items through the brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.

January 27 , 2016

Russia dumps more EU fruit in landfills

Russia's clamp on the gray trade of prohibited produce imports continues, with the destruction of 19.5MT of Polish apples last week.

January 26 , 2016

Peruvian Hass avocado exports reached US$305M in 2015

A Peruvian government agency is promoting avocado plantations in the country's Andean region as a new and profitable option for growers.

January 22 , 2016

Russian retailer to stock Iranian produce this spring

A London Stock Exchange-listed Russian supermarket intends to source a wide range of Iranian food items in a few months' time.

January 22 , 2016

Poland eyes Iranian fruit imports after sanctions are lifted

Until now Iran has been unable to make the most of its high rankings in the world's production of stone fruit, pome fruit, melons, citrus and nuts.

January 21 , 2016

NZ to pick up U.S.-bound apple exports

Despite some orchard damages in Nelson, Pipfruit NZ CEO Alan Pollard expects apple volumes will be similar in 2016 with more fruit going to the U.S. and China.

January 21 , 2016