European organic produce project reports "impressive results" for first year

Campaign to support Italian organic produce annnounces success in first year, reporting specifics of European markets accross Italy, Germany and France.

February 10 , 2020

U.S.: Hy-Vee cuts hours, makes changes

Midwestern grocery retailer announces that its stores will no longer be open 24/7, one of the various changes in its stores in past months.

February 07 , 2020

Mushrooms could address vitamin D deficiencies, 'global public health issue', new research finds

Vitamin D is hard to find outside of direct absorption from the sun - which can be damaging - scientists now say tanning mushrooms could help.

February 07 , 2020

Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Europe: Good apples sales expected to continue through rest of season, says VOG

That is thanks largely to a small crop this year, which has ended up being even lower than previously expected.

February 06 , 2020

Australia finds new case of suspected TR4 on banana farm

Biosecurity Queensland officers identified banana plants that displayed symptoms typical of Panama TR4 during a routine inspection of the property last month.

February 06 , 2020

Hortifruit buys non-controlling stake in Portuguese berry producer

Euroberry - Hortifruit's commerical platform - will be responsible for selling BFruit's berries, the companys says it has big plans already in the works.

February 06 , 2020

Zespri unveils new look

Zespri's investment in marketing - that it says will help it grow in upcoming years - has produced a brand new image that consumers will surely respond to.

February 06 , 2020

Five new blueberry varieties introduced by Fall Creek

Expanding its offerings, Fall Creek announced four new blueberry varieties for mid and high chill growing environments and one for low-chill regions.

February 05 , 2020

U.S.: Kroger announces success of women-in-business diversity program

Diversity programs that pushed women in business to the forefront gained Kroger an award from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

February 05 , 2020