Dole Viet Nam names exclusive banana distributor

A Dole Asia executive reportedly said the deal would "further strengthen" its position as a leading banana provider.

July 11 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's gears up for Hatch chile season as popularity heats up

A representative says the foodie movement has undoubtedly driven interest in what was until recently a relatively known product outside of New Mexico.

July 11 , 2017

U.S.: Six state prosecutors seek to join lawsuit to ban chlorpyrifos

They allege EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt broke the law in March by deciding to not ban the widely used ingredient in pesticides.

July 11 , 2017

California Giant Berry's traceback campaign draws good shopper interest

The company has converted what was a responsive food safety program into a proactive marketing initiative.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Oceanside Pole expands Roma tomato acreage

Oppy says data shows Romas dominated the tomato category in 2016, representing almost 40% of all tomatoes sold.

July 10 , 2017

Spain: Bayer presents new melon lines, visual harvest indicator

"It's one thing to say it and another to show it," says Bayer melon crop expert Francisco Solera.

July 10 , 2017

Australia: Hort Innovation proposes US$8.6M strategic grape investment plan

Proposed measures include retail training, improving early season fruit quality and improving the information available to growers on varieties and growing practices.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Kroger sues Lidl for trademark infringement

The Germany-based discount retailer may have only entered the U.S. market a few weeks ago, but it already facing legal action for the use of its brand label.

July 10 , 2017

Walmart sets up pickup "vending machine" trial to save time for consumers

The trial appears to be a move to compete with Amazon Fresh to entice time-poor consumers who want more automation in their purchases.

July 10 , 2017

Ugandan field trials underway for Australian Vitamin A-enriched bananas

The breakthrough is the culmination of a decade-long project aimed at reducing a vitamin deficiency that kills hundreds of thousands of children each year.

July 09 , 2017