fruits

Slugs hide under leaves and cause a lot of damage in the garden. This usually happens before you even know they're there, but evidence of their chewing and their slimy trails are unmistakable. There are many ways to get rid of snails.…

A pioneering project in Mexico has developed a new method of fig production which triples yields compared conventional farms and allows for fruit to be produced in a far shorter time. Using a new variety bred by researchers at the…

Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are not a very well known fruit but they are easy to grow in your garden. These small, yellow berries have a sweet-tart flavor that is similar to pineapple with a very faint background flavor of the…

With the world’s population set to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the World Bank is calling for innovations that will help us feed the planet. One of the options being discussed is vertical, indoor farming. The concept involves growing food…

Imports of Baby Kiwi, or Kiwiberry, from the Southern Hemisphere into the US are about to commence for the year. Coosemans LA Shipping are bringing in the fruit from New Zealand and also possibly Chile. These will be available from the…

Spain's dominant position in the European and global citrus market is threatened by the competition from Egyptian oranges, which are increasingly present all over the planet and have already seen their sales in Europe grow by 17%. This has…

Finding a digital solution to the food waste problem The cost of global food waste and loss is estimated to be $940 billion a year. For businesses, this represents a significant proportion of shrinkage in retail supply chains and it has…

Consumer demand for low-sugar products, exotic fruit and vegetables and superfruit offers opportunities for exporters from developing countries. Possibilities can also be found in the increasing demand for sustainably sourced products; for…