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U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings
The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.
April 18 , 2017
Could fresh mangoes be the next big export crop for Colombia?
The domestic market has been the main domain for the tropical fruit, but a nascent export sector is emerging.
April 18 , 2017
Opinion: The high price of variety in schools
Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners president Greg Christian says eliminating variety allows cooks the time to focus on making fabulous food.
April 18 , 2017
NZ kiwifruit industry "relatively unscathed" after cyclone
After the scare of two weather systems that brought strong winds and flooding to New Zealand, preliminary feedback shows the country's kiwifruit industry appears to be mostly in the clear.
April 17 , 2017
Sustainability underscores new branding for Sun World
The table grape grower-marketer has launched the brand promise "Better Farms. Better Flavor.” in the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22.
April 17 , 2017
Eosta begins organic “Afrocado” imports from Kenya
Organic avocados in Europe used to almost exclusively be sourced from South America, but this has changed in recent years.
April 17 , 2017
JD.com plans to build 150 drone airports in Chinese province
The e-commerce giant was last year granted permission to operate drones in numerous areas and now aims to carry out deliveries to anywhere in Sichuan Province within 24 hours.
April 17 , 2017
Australia: Long road to recovery for flood-hit Logan growers
The floods have been a "devastating setback" for the area, which is a significant supplier of cucumbers, eggplants, Asian vegetables and herbs.
April 13 , 2017
OTC-Holland to invest in Burkina Faso's organic mango sector
The organic distributor's supplier expects to achieve "a huge qualitative leap in the coming years" from the landlocked West African country.
April 13 , 2017
China: Lotte Mart store closures surge as missile defense impasse continues
Of the 87 Lotte Marts closed in China, 74 were reportedly ordered by Chinese authorities.
April 13 , 2017
