Study paves way to create low-sugar "diet fruits"

A new study in Australia has demystified sugar distribution in plants, reportedly paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits.

February 22 , 2021

Amazon must divulge origin of fruit and veg - German court

In his ruling, Presiding Judge Andreas Mueller said that according to European Union regulations, consumers had to be given specific details on the country of origin of food.

February 22 , 2021

USDA, FDA confident no Covid-19 transmission through food or packaging

The FDA and USDA have released a statement expressing confidence that food and food packaging are unlikely causes for the spread of Covid-19.

February 22 , 2021

PMA sustainability webinar talks discusses benefits of decreasing energy costs

The panelists that participated in the PMA Sustainability Webinar shared how they have implemented solutions to reduce their energy consumption and energy costs.

February 22 , 2021

Peruvian avocado companies look to Colombia for land after new law approved

Pilar Lozano, Commercial Attaché of the Colombian Embassy in Peru, said that up to five Peruvian agro-industrial companies of various sizes are at different stages in purchasing land in the country.

February 19 , 2021

U.S.: Produce at retail had "strong January", with most top-ten fruits seeing growth

Only grapes lost some ground versus a year ago, levels while lemons and oranges were the fastest growers, according to a report.

February 19 , 2021

South Africa's Hex River expecting weeks of large grape volumes

The development comes as the country's accumulated exports have caught up with the average of previous seasons, having started off the 2020-21 campaign more slowly than normal.

February 19 , 2021

USDA projects strong fresh produce import growth over next decade

Imports are expected to grow by more than 50 percent from 2020 to 2030, the USDA said in the report 'Agricultural Projections to 2030'.

February 19 , 2021

Chile: Table grape harvests still heavily impacted by rains

Fedefruta says the damage to Chilean table grapes caused by heavy rains has been exacerbated by rot and fungus, with around three-quarters of white grapes lost from in the central and southern regions.

February 19 , 2021

Dutch avocado imports up by 19 percent in 2020

Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also shows that Peru remains the main avocado supplier, but Colombia and Kenya are on the rise.

February 18 , 2021