Long-term study reveals flavonoid-fruit is best for weight control

New research reveals fruits and vegetables packed with flavonoids - like berries, cherries and grapes - have the greatest effect in reducing weight.

February 05 , 2016

International study gauges cashew nut health benefits

Research spanning three continents has found a wide range of micro- and macronutrients found in cashew nuts.

February 05 , 2016

Tozer Seeds rocket to space in horticultural mission with Tim Peake

British astronaut Tim Peake, currently on-board the International Space Station (ISS), has teamed up with plant breeding specialists Tozer Seeds to teach schoolchildren about space biology.

February 05 , 2016

TPP a significant milestone for NZ and Australian exporters

HortNZ and Ausveg have welcomed TPP signings from their respective governments.

February 04 , 2016

Israel-India pomegranate tie-up sows seeds for success

An Israeli-Indian pomegranate aril project has found success in the U.K. and has also managed to compete in California.

February 04 , 2016

Chile: Tsunami effects slash exports from Port of Coquimbo

After disaster struck a key Chilean port in September, local growers have resorted to other outlets for shipping their produce, leading to higher costs.

February 04 , 2016

U.S. retailers ready up for mango ripening projects

National Mango Board executive Manuel Michel shares some handy tips for boosting sales of the tropical fruit, and adds there is still room for new varieties from around the world.

February 04 , 2016

Russia to take fresh steps in traceability

Russia's food safety watchdog plans to implement a new barcode system to track where food comes from.

February 04 , 2016

Peru: Camposol makes preserved business exit official

Camposol may have been built on its preserved vegetable business, but times have changed and it has now transferred its assets in the area to Sociedad Agrícola Virú.

February 03 , 2016

Q&A: Driscoll's applies fresh approach to ag labor relations

Soren Bjorn of Driscoll's outlines the group's labor dialogue strategy across the board, while also revealing an innovative new Fair Trade USA pilot program in Baja California.

February 03 , 2016