U.K.: Tesco launches food waste reduction initiative

Tesco has announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that goes to waste.

March 14 , 2016

U.S.: Western Growers donates US$1M to bolster food safety research

The latest addition puts Center for Produce Safety donations above the US$10 million mark.

March 14 , 2016

Peru: Israeli partnership to boost Cusco avocado exports

Cusco-based grower Agrícola Matilda plans to export 15 containers of Hass avocados to the European Union this year.

March 11 , 2016

Brazil: New start-up follows global trend to promote 'ugly' food

Fruta Imperfeita sells products that have not met growers' standards due to flaws in appearance or color.

March 11 , 2016

Cuba seeks foreign investment for citrus field renewal

The Cuban Agriculture Ministry has announced plans for a citrus field renovation project that will be open to foreign investment.

March 11 , 2016

U.S.: Robinson Fresh's organic arm signs deal with Sustainable Harvest

Sales from Tomorrow's Organics produce cartons will help fund organic family farming initiatives in Central America.

March 11 , 2016

Australia to "double cherry exports" in parts of Asia if mainland access gained

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) CEO Simon Boughey says export records have been "smashed" across a wide range of markets this season.

March 10 , 2016

EU strives for higher fruit consumption, less obesity in schools

European Parliament has approved a new draft law to merge the EU-wide school fruit and vegetable scheme with a similar milk provision program.

March 10 , 2016

India: Barhi date volumes in line to meet Ramadan demand

The "pioneers" of growing Israeli-sourced date palms in India are bullish for a very strong crop in a few months' time.

March 10 , 2016

South Korea sees record fruit imports in 2015

Avocados, mangoes, lemons, dates and grapes all saw record import volumes in the market last year.

March 10 , 2016