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Opinion: Imperfect Produce meets L.A. Compost
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan explains how two organizations have teamed up to help fight the epidemic of hunger.
October 27 , 2017
North America: OSF to start first Arctic Apple commercial sales next week
"This is just the start," says company founder Neal Carter, who also discusses plans to apply gene-altering technology to cherries and tackle disease resistance in apples.
October 27 , 2017
South Africa: Violence against farm communities must stop, says AgriSA
"It has long been time for the public and the government to take note of the brutality of farm attacks, as well as the onslaught aimed at members of the farming community," the organization said.
October 27 , 2017
Kiwifruit Claim against NZ govt wraps up in court
The landmark case is now finishing up in the Wellington High Court after a 12-week trial.
October 26 , 2017
Uruguay loses majority of export blueberry production to adverse weather
A series of weather events in October has taken a substantial toll on the relatively small industry.
October 26 , 2017
Peru launches bell and chile pepper competitiveness plan
Public and private groups have put in motion a plan to triple production of the genus 'capsicum' within a decade.
October 26 , 2017
Italy: Jingold gets underway with Oriental Red and organic gold kiwifruit
General manager Alessandro Fornari says Jingold aims to be more present in the U.S. across its different kiwifruit varieties.
October 26 , 2017
New U.S. port added to Chilean blueberry import program
The new rule for imports in Savannah, Georgia applies to blueberries grown in Chilean regions where EGVM is present.
October 26 , 2017
U.K.: Sainsbury’s to make veg more appealing, accessible
“It makes sense for our business and customers, and we want everyone to be living healthy lives,” says Sainsbury’s head of quality, safety and supplier performance Alec Kyriakides.
October 26 , 2017
APAL welcomes priority for mainland Australian apples in China
Mainland apples will transition to the new agreement and will be discussed alongside China’s bid to seek Australia market access for cherries.
October 25 , 2017
