Post Archive
U.S.: FDA proposes new food safety rules and produce regulations
Proposed U.S. FDA rules would shift produce safety from reactionary to preventative, with greater burdens in store.
January 04 , 2013
Prunes gain space in Chilean export portfolio
Chile's prune export values have roughly hit par with their fresh plum counterpart in recent years.
January 04 , 2013
Opinion: traceability indispensable for Chile as an agricultural power
Chile has made strides in produce traceability, but Waldo Hudson Klapp believes more efforts are needed.
January 04 , 2013
Major Spanish citrus exporter faces possible closure
Bad loans to producers have put Spanish citrus co-op Canla on the brink of closure.
January 04 , 2013
Washington apple crop exceeding expectations, says Domex
Domex's Howard Nager takes a look at the core issues shaping this year's U.S. apple and pear crop.
January 04 , 2013
Safeway CEO to step down
One Safeway director has said CEO Steve Burd will be very difficult to replace when he steps down in May.
January 04 , 2013
Mexico: Veracruz Persian lime growers fearful of HLB virus
Huanglongbing detection in the Mexican state of Tabasco is causing alarm in surrounding areas.
January 03 , 2013
U.S.: Giumarra makes two new exec appointments
Giumarra is putting a big focus on international expansion and strategy with two new appointments to its executive team.
January 03 , 2013
Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension
The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.
January 03 , 2013
Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement
Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.
January 03 , 2013



