Stories Tagged as
Fruit
Why you'll have a hard time buying the "most American fruit"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 19, 2024
Pawpaws are native to North America, but you're not going to find them in your local grocery store. Yasmin Tayag of The Atlantic explains why.
Reviving China's rural economy, one peach tree at a time
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 25, 2023
Chinese officials have pushed for young entrepreneurs to return and revitalize the countryside, but the task is complex.
COVID stresses food production in Washington fruit harvests
Oct 27, 2020
It's fruit harvesting and processing time in the Pacific Northwest and workers are getting PPE, but still pressing for union rights.
Michigan cherry farmers say they are being priced out by foreign competitors
by
Max Johnston
Nov 25, 2019
Since 2006, the state has lost 160 tart cherry farms.
Why our avocado cravings could be harming the environment
by
Molly Wood
Aug 19, 2016
Consumer demand for avocados has increased in recent years.
Georgia town boasts about its fruitcake bakery
Dec 18, 2015
A look into the "Fruitcake Capital of the World"
For public good, not for profit.
Texas company dresses up fruitcake with pecans
Dec 18, 2015
A fruitcake makeover for a product with a long history
The big business of fruit arrangements
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
May 8, 2015
The CEO of Edible Arrangements talks about how his business started.
The bananapocalypse is upon us
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 6, 2014
The world’s fourth most valuable crop is threatened by a fungus.