Australia, U.S. sign food safety recognition agreement

Australian exporters are now said to be in a "significantly stronger position" as produce suppliers to the U.S.

April 18 , 2017

Chilean fields to yield more mandarins in 2017

Record export volumes across many citrus varieties are expected to be maintained for the Chilean industry this season.

April 18 , 2017

U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings

The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.

April 18 , 2017

Opinion: The high price of variety in schools

Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners president Greg Christian says eliminating variety allows cooks the time to focus on making fabulous food.

April 18 , 2017

NZ kiwifruit industry "relatively unscathed" after cyclone

After the scare of two weather systems that brought strong winds and flooding to New Zealand, preliminary feedback shows the country's kiwifruit industry appears to be mostly in the clear.

April 17 , 2017

Eosta begins organic “Afrocado” imports from Kenya

Organic avocados in Europe used to almost exclusively be sourced from South America, but this has changed in recent years.

April 17 , 2017

JD.com plans to build 150 drone airports in Chinese province

The e-commerce giant was last year granted permission to operate drones in numerous areas and now aims to carry out deliveries to anywhere in Sichuan Province within 24 hours.

April 17 , 2017

Australia: Long road to recovery for flood-hit Logan growers

The floods have been a "devastating setback" for the area, which is a significant supplier of cucumbers, eggplants, Asian vegetables and herbs.

April 13 , 2017

U.S.: Taylor Farms to buy stake in Crunch Pak sliced apples

The deal gives Taylor Farms the fresh fruit slicing technology it needs to move into the category, according to the CEO.

April 13 , 2017

Panama: US$100M Del Monte banana deal to go before National Assembly

If the contract goes ahead, the multinational's subsidary Banapiña de Panama would plant at a rate of 800 hectares a year in Chiriqui and Bocas del Toro.

April 13 , 2017