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Plant hormones can be used for space farming, study finds
The necessity for food production to sustain human space exploration has led to a need for researching plant hormones which can be used to achieve this.
January 11 , 2019
China: Chilean cherries set record for most pieces of fruit in a line
The feat was carried out in Shanghai, and involved 24,638 individual cherries placed in a continuous line to form the image of two large cherries.
January 10 , 2019
U.S.: E. coli outbreak 'appears to be over', says CDC
The FDA says that Adam Bros. Farming, a company believed to be responsible for supplying infected lettuce, has not shipped romaine since Nov. 20.
January 10 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 1, 2019
Blueberry and cherry prices fell week-on-week in the U.S., while limited Mexican avocado supplies led to price increases for that commodity.
January 10 , 2019
Mexican avocado industry concerned over fuel shortage in run-up to Super Bowl
While the impacts on the avocado industry are so far said to have been minor, if the shortage lingers it could create more serious problems.
January 10 , 2019
Frieda’s introduces Lunar New Year to the produce aisle
PRESS RELEASE Los Alamitos, CA – With February fast approaching, the holiday traditionally celebrated as Chinese New Year is upon us. This year, Frieda’s is innovating to recognize it as Lunar New Year to be more inclusive of all Asian cultures that celebrate the holiday. This is a great opportunity to bring into your store shoppers […]
January 09 , 2019
Japan and Australia team up for year-round fruit production project
The two countries will contribute farmland, personnel and technology for the project, which is also aimed at encouraging businesses to participate in the unique farming structure.
January 09 , 2019
India: Mahindra inaugurates table grape packhouse in Nashik
The facility can pack 90MT of grapes per day and is described by the company as being a "one of its kind" in India.
January 09 , 2019
Australia: Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free, one year after outbreak
The lifting of strict biosecurity controls around Northern Tasmania re-opens the door to domestic trade, but export markets are yet to recognize the new status.
January 09 , 2019
U.K.: Reynolds named best restaurant produce supplier for fifth consecutive year
Restaurant Magazine's Readers Choice award, chosen by chef throughout the UK, rewards the distributor with its highest honor for the fruit and veg category.
January 09 , 2019



