Post Archive
Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods
Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.
June 01 , 2015
Moldovan fruit farmers get US$12M boost from World Bank
Smallholder grape, apple and plum farmers in Moldova will benefit from grants that should compensate for half of last summer's lost profits.
June 01 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita to keep ripening facilities at Gulfport "for now"
The Port of New Orleans has confirmed Chiquita has put plans to move a small part of its operation there on hold.
June 01 , 2015
Medfly detected in more Russia-bound Egyptian oranges
Just several days after Russia found Medfly in an orange shipment, another infected batch has been blocked.
June 01 , 2015
Italy: 'Viviana' table grape brand launched to counter downturn
A new brand encompassing more than 350 Italian table grape growers will revolve around 'product culture, inclusiveness and enhancement'.
June 01 , 2015
European Parliament backs plans to merge school fruit & milk schemes
An MEP says new rules aim to ensure that more is done in EU schools to provide better education on healthy eating.
May 29 , 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture
The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.
May 29 , 2015
"Planets realign" for recovery of Australian oranges to U.S. market
A weakening of the Australian dollar has contributed to an expected increase in U.S.-bound citrus shipments this campaign.
May 29 , 2015
Chile: Customs worker union reaches agreement to end strike
After a threat of a 'solidarity' strike by Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service union, customs operations will now return to normal.
May 29 , 2015
FAO partners with World Union of Wholesale Markets
Preventing and managing food waste are key goals of a recently announced alliance by the United Nation's agricultural arm.
May 29 , 2015
