Fruit market and research updates

2+ hour, 44+ min ago   (421+ words) The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marks an encouraging moment for the produce industry and nutrition community, according to The Foundation for Fresh Produce. The Foundation said the Guidelines reaffirm what decades of science have shown: fruits…...

10+ hour, 9+ min ago   (680+ words) You probably reach for something like an apple or banana when you're craving natural sweetness. But scientists just laid out a case for another option that's probably not even on your radar: monk fruit. While monk fruit is mostly used…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago   (135+ words) Exotic fruits in Kazakhstan are no longer a rarity. Across the country, farmers and entrepreneurs are successfully cultivating crops once considered impossible for the local climate. These projects rely on technology, careful planning, and consistent effort rather than individual experiments....

20+ hour, 16+ min ago   (511+ words) Chinese Fruit Industry Launches Initiative Promoting Compliant Labeling and Transparency, Supported by Frutas de Chile'Produce Report Chinese Fruit Industry Launches Initiative Promoting Compliant Labeling and Transparency, Supported by Frutas de Chile Yu Lu, vice president of CFNA; Xu Zheng, general…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago   (344+ words) All it takes is 10 minutes and water. An underripe avocado can easily ruin a dish. At its peak, it should be soft, buttery, and easily smashed to form guacamole or a sandwich spread. However, just before it reaches its ideal…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (256+ words) A large amount of phytochemicals is found in vegetables and fruits " and they strengthen the body and prevent chronic diseases. Where are they found, and how much of them should be consumed? What are the main types and benefits? A…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (456+ words) From ugly duckling to Super Bowl favorite, a Whittier postman's discovery transformed California agriculture. Bacon, Hass and Zutano avocados. (David Fouts) It wasn't always this way. In the early days of the avocado in California, everybody "knew" that a black-skinned…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1024+ words) A research team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), working under the Field Research Center (FRC), is currently researching premium hydroponic melon cultivation in a greenhouse. The development of this horticultural crop is not limited to fruit production alone but also…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (321+ words) Avocados are a popular fruit, often eaten for breakfast on toast or with some eggs. They're filling and delicious, but they can be hard to pick in the supermarket. A perfectly ripe avocado is hard to find, and they're often…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (12+ words) The Trader Joe's Citrus I Buy Every February Without Fail'AOL.com...