Culinary lavender takes off as appetite lingers for new flavors

With the color of royalty and a sweet smell that conjures up romantic imagery, lavender has a considerable opportunity to reach new heights in the world of fresh produce and cooking.

August 07 , 2017

Fresh Pod fridge trial aims to cut food waste

Technology developed by Norfolk-based firm Fresh Pod extends the shelf life of fresh produce by up to four times and can be used in household fridges as well as commercial environments.

August 07 , 2017

Opinion: Don’t just train your farmworkers - engage them

How have you engaged your frontline workers to monitor and verify your food safety protocols?

August 07 , 2017

Cambodia slips into banana export game

It's a drop in the ocean compared to the Philippines' US$1.4 billion banana export industry, but a company in Cambodia is having a crack at the international market.

August 07 , 2017

China: Alibaba leads US$300M investment round in Yiguo

The announcement to boost Yiguo subsidiary ExFresh comes hot on the heels of the launch of its innovative Hema Supermarket platform.

August 04 , 2017

Canada: Retailer withdraws broccoli florettes over possible E.coli contamination

The CFIA urged consumers to throw out the product in question but emphasized there had been no reported illnesses associated with its consumption.

August 04 , 2017

Some positive signs in U.S. fruit exports to Thailand before summer crop

If it weren't for a decline in apple exports, the total value would have been up year-on-year for the first five months of 2017.

August 04 , 2017

NZ persimmons ready to go to China

New Zealand is on the cusp of exporting its first fresh persimmons to China after 12 years attempting to gain market access, catching the end of what has been a "reasonably solid" campaign for the industry.

August 04 , 2017

U.K.: Chef’s app dishes up news feed “straight from the field”

Real-time data about availability, seasonality, provenance and weather conditions goes straight into the kitchen via the new app.

August 04 , 2017

U.S.-bound Chilean apple exports take a hit

Poor fruit coloring and low prices in the U.S. are two aspects that have made for a challenging season for Chilean apple shippers.

August 04 , 2017