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Spain: Drug-stuffed pineapples from Central America seized
Spanish police say 200kg of cocaine they found in pineapples had been concealed in a 'sophisticated' way.
June 02 , 2015
FDA and CFIA to finalize food safety systems recognition
Two U.S. and Canadian public health organizations will work together to help make 'informed risk-based regulatory decisions'.
June 02 , 2015
Zespri to push SunGold sales in North America
Zespri North America says it will be 'ramping up a multi-media campaign' in various markets starting in June.
June 02 , 2015
Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods
Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.
June 01 , 2015
Moldovan fruit farmers get US$12M boost from World Bank
Smallholder grape, apple and plum farmers in Moldova will benefit from grants that should compensate for half of last summer's lost profits.
June 01 , 2015
European Parliament backs plans to merge school fruit & milk schemes
An MEP says new rules aim to ensure that more is done in EU schools to provide better education on healthy eating.
May 29 , 2015
"Planets realign" for recovery of Australian oranges to U.S. market
A weakening of the Australian dollar has contributed to an expected increase in U.S.-bound citrus shipments this campaign.
May 29 , 2015
Chile: Customs worker union reaches agreement to end strike
After a threat of a 'solidarity' strike by Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service union, customs operations will now return to normal.
May 29 , 2015
FAO partners with World Union of Wholesale Markets
Preventing and managing food waste are key goals of a recently announced alliance by the United Nation's agricultural arm.
May 29 , 2015
Opinion: Fruits and vegetables are becoming barbecues' main event
Frieda’s Specialty Produce's CEO Karen Caplan talks about what unconventional food can be grilled in the backyard this summer.
May 28 , 2015
