Post Archive
NZ: slight rise in T&G profits in H1
Strong exports for New Zealand company Turners & Growers helped raised profits in the first half.
September 13 , 2012
WSU, Harvard scientists slam Stanford organic health claims
Harvard and WSU scientists have criticized the basis for Stanford University claims about organic food health.
September 10 , 2012
Wal-Mart throws weight behind tomato suspension pact
Wal-Mart has joined the campaign to keep a Mexican tomato trade agreement that is currently under review.
September 10 , 2012
SA joint venture to create giant lab for fruit diagnostics
Enza Zaden joins forces with Expressive Research to expand fruit diagnostic lab in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
September 10 , 2012
Settlement terminates 38 DBCP cases against Dole
An attorney representing more than 5,000 plaintiffs claims a "fair agreement" has been reached with Dole.
September 07 , 2012
U.S. grocery giant Supervalu to close 60 stores
Supervalu's new chief executive Wayne Sales hopes store closures will reduce the grocery chain's debt.
September 07 , 2012
Colombia starts citrus grower workshops to combat HLB
Colombia has enlisted citrus growers to help them prevent citrus greening from gaining a foothold.
September 06 , 2012
U.S.: organic health benefits 'unclear', study shows
A Stanford review has revealed 'scant evidence' that conventional foods pose a greater risk than organic foods.
September 06 , 2012
SA mango flowering could herald promising season
South Africa is working on increasing its mango exports by gaining market access to India and China.
September 06 , 2012
Opinion: the dual drought grip on U.S. agriculture
Juanita Gaglio looks at how climate and labor-related droughts are impacting U.S. agriculture.
September 05 , 2012
