Dr Shriram Nene is all praise for Harsh Goenka's Hass avocado harvest, says India has huge untapped potential for avocado farmingHarsh Goenka announced Harrisons Malayalam's first commercial harvest of Hass avocados, marking a significant milestone for avocado cultiva...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Not stocks. Doctor says his best investment is a avocado plant that he planted 4 years ago at a cost of Rs 250A homoeopathy doctor's success in growing over 100 avocados from a single sapling in his backyard has sparked interest in urban gardening. ...
26 May, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Bengaluru techie quit his high-paying corporate job to become a farmer. Today, his farm makes more than most salaried professionalsChethan Shetty left his corporate job in Bengaluru to take over and modernise his family’s farm in Karnataka. He invested heavily in upgrad...
24 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
7 fruits with most fat, according to diet expertsFruits are not always low in fat. Certain fruits like avocado, coconut, and olives contain healthy fats. These fats are essential for energ...
10 Nov, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
Wife of assassinated Mexican mayor assumes his office, vows to fight cartelsGrecia Quiroz has taken over as mayor of Uruapan, Mexico, following the assassination of her husband, Carlos Manzo. Manzo was killed during...
06 Nov, 2025, 08.19 AM IST
Skip the avocado: 5 tasty superfoods that offer better health benefits and daily nutritionAvocados are praised for their healthy fats and fibre, but they’re expensive and not everyone enjoys their taste. Luckily, several everyday...
04 Nov, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
If avocado feels too costly, Ayurveda experts recommend this 'miracle' fruit that’s far better for Indians’ eyes, immunity, and skinAmla, an ancient Indian superfood, offers superior health benefits compared to imported options like avocado. This native fruit is rich in ...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
Tariffs add a new shock to food supply chainsWhile some companies are trying to source from alternate locations, others may pass the increased costs to consumers. Target and Chipotle a...
06 Mar, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
The US has never imported so much foodThe US is facing a record agriculture trade deficit of $49 billion this year, driven by increased imports of items like avocados, coffee, a...
28 Feb, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Fruit for thought: Farmers turn to cultivation of exotic varietiesThese fruits offer up to 50% higher returns than other local fruits, according to experts. "Over the last five years, farmers and entrepren...
08 Mar, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
Avocados to buckwheat: India is shipping in more fitness and less bingeIn the first five months of FY24, imports in value terms were up 70% for avocado from a year earlier, while more than doubling in case of s...
27 Oct, 2023, 07.12 AM IST
Israel enlists drones, AI and big data to farm for the futureAs climate change and global population growth pose ever greater challenges for agriculture, Israeli technology offers a wealth of inventio...
28 Jun, 2023, 09.48 AM IST
A ‘fruitful’ experience: Persimmons, avocados and the value of planting the best varietiesVariety-based fruit farming will always be more profitable.
27 Nov, 2022, 11.04 AM IST
IG international ties up with Peru’s Camet Trading for import of Avocados to IndiaIG International’s partnership with Camet Trading marks a major development in India’s rapidly-growing fresh fruit market and further stren...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.26 PM IST
Fruit industry blooming as Indian platter gets exotic with Sharoni, KiwisWith quite a few takers even for high-quality avacado which cost Rs 400/piece, the exotic fruit industry is growing at a healthy 15% to 20%...
21 Dec, 2015, 04.54 AM IST
Amazing Avocados: Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historyButter fruit is an appropriate Indian name for creamy fleshed avocados and this was a sign of how far they have come. They used to be rare.
10 Apr, 2014, 09.10 AM IST