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

Argentine pome fruit set for slight shortfall

Marcelo Loyarte and Betina Ernst give their takes on this year's Argentine apple and pear season.

March 10 , 2014

U.K.: "We seem to have somewhat of a work ethic problem in this country"

English apple farmer Alison Capper believes her government is conducting a "social experiment" in scrapping a seasonal worker scheme.

March 06 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 9 - 2014

Argentine apples registered similar prices in Brazil to last year in week 9.

March 05 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 9 - 2014

March 05 , 2014

India: Mahindra to raise the bar with fruit brand Saboro

US$11 billion Indian company Mahindra outlines plans for grape and apple branding.

March 03 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.

February 27 , 2014

Challenging season ahead for South African pome fruit exporters

South African apple growers are dealing with the effects of hail and a European crop overhang.

February 27 , 2014

Golden, not yellow: a new category for Opal apples in Europe

With pilot trials now in South Africa and New Zealand, we take a look at the potential for Opal apples in Europe.

February 27 , 2014

Argentina moves closer to Philippine fruit market access

Philippine inspectors were happy with the state of Argentine pome fruit and grape operations during a recent tour.

February 25 , 2014