U.S.: Green Giant and Taylor Farms team up for national sweepstakes

Green Giant and Taylor Farms have kicked off a summer promotion involving sweepstakes and coupons.

July 22 , 2014

Argentina releases new onions for humid environments

Argentina has developed two new onion varieties with Guarani names, which are apt for humid farming areas.

July 22 , 2014

Andy Hall's prosecutor is Thai pineapple industry leader

Migrant rights defender Andy Hall has revealed a new twist in his case with Natural Fruit in Thailand.

July 21 , 2014

European Commission sets new MRL levels for two disinfectants

Fruit and vegetable packers and processors who sell their products in Europe will need to be aware of new rules for quaternary ammonium compounds.

July 21 , 2014

U.K. organic health study is misleading and dismisses key facts, experts say

British scientists have questioned why higher antioxidants in organic fruit should equate to public health benefits.

July 21 , 2014

U.S.: Sysco to pay US$19.4M settlement over unrefrigerated food sheds

Foodservice provider Sysco has agreed to pay damages for its prior use of noncompliant drop sites in California.

July 21 , 2014

U.S.: Farm Bill funding pays greater attention to organic growers

The USDA has slated a record level of funding for organic certification cost-share assistance.

July 18 , 2014

Chilean grape industry aims to rid country of Lobesia moth

The Chilean Table Grape Committee says a grapewine moth could threaten the whole national fruit industry.

July 18 , 2014

Chilean exporter to launch Amira raspberry shipments

Can new varieties help recover Chile's dwindling presence in the fresh raspberry market?

July 17 , 2014

Israeli-Indian horticultural partnership expands with two new centers in Bihar

We take a look at the latest of several centers supported by Israel that are raising Indian horticultural productivity.

July 17 , 2014