MALAYSIA: Government plans to increase fruit exports to China

While the demand for Malaysian fruits are increasing in China, exports are limited to frozen products due to strict phytosanitary regulations.

NIGERIA: Moderate Consumption Of Banana Reduces The Risk Of Kidney Cancer - Nutritionist

Nutritionist Lynda Zakari says that moderate banana consumption can protect against diseases like kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and blindness.

INDIA: Papaya cultivation, a saving grace for farmers

The Red Lady papaya variety has yielded fruitful outcomes for farmers in Tamil Nadu, India.

INDONESIA: Local fruit farmers struggle to compete with imported products

Salak farmers are seeking more support from the hotel and restaurant industry in Bali to promote the fruit as a welcome gift for tourists.

AUSTRALIA: Southern banana industry declines with cold weather

Farmer Tim Johnson declares that while bananas grown in Clothiers Creek are smaller and grow slower, they are tastier.

ECUADOR: 2013 banana exports lower than 2011

Ecuador exported 253 million banana crates in 2013, much less than 285 million crates in 2011.

MEXICO: Hass avocado production increases 200-fold in 15 years

With the ubiquity of Mexican cuisine, the demand for avocados have considerably increased in the last 15 years.

UGANDA: Kaduru earns millions from passion fruits

With five acres of well-kept passion fruits, Eric Kaduru is one of the most successful farmers in Uganda.

NEW ZEALAND: Avocado export expected to reach 16,500 tons this season

Avocado season ends on a high note, producing 7.15 tons more than last year.

STUDY: Diet rich in fruits, vegetables lower heart attack risk better than low-fat approach

Evidence suggest that lowering cholesterol does not necessarily reduce cardiac-related deaths.

NETHERLANDS: Gov’t signs MoU to import fruit from Senegal

The growing mango industry in Senegal has attracted investment and a trade deal with the Dutch government.

NEW ZEALAND: Fruit ban lifted as no flies found

After two weeks of investigation, no further evidence of Queensland fruit fly has been found.

TANZANIA: Bigger mangoes, pineapples not GMOs

Scientist clarify that the bigger and sweeter mango and pineapple varieties are a result of selective breeding and are not genetically modified organisms (GMO).

USA: Watermelon pollenizers win with pollen shed, Fusarium resistance

Researchers from North Carolina State and Purdue universities identified a mix of pollenizers that produces seedless watermelon varieties which are resistant to root rot.

UK: Malaysian durian now available in markets

Advancements in vacuum packing allows 'Musang King' to retain its freshness and odor, allowing for export to countries that are far away from Malaysia.