There seems to be no stopping the rise in popularity avocado has been enjoying globally, with consumption in Italy even predicted to double.

Scientists have finally sniffed out the molecules behind marijuana’s skunky aroma.

Corn and soybean futures seemed to defy gravity in trading higher after the US Department of Agriculture provided bin-busting production estimates for both crops in its November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.

Raspberries, blackberries and red currants continue to grow in popularity in most countries, with red currants lagging slightly behind the other two berries in some places.

Domestic ginger prices in China took a sharp tumble at the start of November, with many growing areas reporting purchase prices of less than 1 Chinese yuan ($0.16) per jin (500 grams) and some as little as 0.5 yuan ($0.08) per jin.

In the one hand, they are deliciously creamy, versatile and gloriously Instagrammable.