Post Archive
Grape consumption may reduce risk of infections, U.S. study finds
An ARS researcher has found grape consumption by obese people may decrease blood levels of certain types of fats linked to heart disease and reduce the risk for developing infections.
March 24 , 2016
IKEA hydroponic garden blends home-grown veg with funky furniture
Due to hit the shelves in Sweden in May, the soil-free home gardening kit has been developed in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
March 24 , 2016
Oppy gains Fair for Life Certification
Oppy is one of very few North American companies licensed to bring the label to market, and will be kicking off with Peruvian grapes.
March 24 , 2016
First organic harvest nears for Californian melon grower
Van Groningen & Sons has responded to demand in a market where supply has been "inconsistent" at times.
March 23 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 11, 2016
The first Chilean Granny Smith apple shipments for China took off in week 11.
March 23 , 2016
U.S.: Yakima Fresh recognized for cancer awareness campaign contribution
The American Institute for Cancer Research has thanked fruit grower-shipper Yakima Fresh for its support in the 'together we can' campaign.
March 23 , 2016
U.S.: Whole Foods to stock Fair Food Program strawberries
Soon after joining the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), retailer Whole Foods has expanded an existing program with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to source strawberries.
March 23 , 2016
Mexican imports recover in 2015
U.S. exporters were the main beneficiaries of a rise in Mexico's fruit import purchases last year, mostly driven by the apple trade.
March 23 , 2016
Chile: Medfly contingency plan underway in Valparaiso
Just months after the country was declared fruit fly-free once more, three specimens of the pest have been found in Chile.
March 22 , 2016
Brussels' main wholesale market closed down in wake of terror attacks
The Mabru wholesale market in Brussels closed earlier today in the wake of the terror attacks on the Belgian capital's airport and metro systems.
March 22 , 2016
