Grape compound can reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease - study

A higher intake of plant compounds known as flavonols is associated with a 48% decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia, a new study has found.

June 30 , 2020

Microplastics contaminating fruits and vegetables - study

The study discovered that apples and carrots were found to have the highest levels of plastic particles in them.

June 30 , 2020

China: Apple market seeing sky-high stocks and low prices

As of June 18, national apple inventory was 3.3m metric tons (MT), triple the figure in the same period last year, almost double the that of 2018.

June 29 , 2020

U.S.: Over 11,500 grocery workers affected by Covid-19 - UFCW

The organization, which represents 1.3 million frontline workers, said that 11,507 workers have been infected by or exposed to the virus, and 82 have died.

June 26 , 2020

Tesco forecasts flat profit this year despite Covid-19 sales surge

The company noted that its Covid-19 response has required significant changes to operations which have led to a "substantial increase" in costs, with the main impact in the UK.

June 26 , 2020

California agriculture's direct impact from Covid-19 estimated at $8.6B

The state's agricultural sector already has lost US$2bn and could suffer losses ranging from US$5.9bn to US$8.6bn this year from disrupted markets and rising production costs.

June 26 , 2020

"Significant improvements" announced to PTI's traceability guidance

The Produce Traceability Initiative - consisting of CPMA, GS1 US, PMA, and United Fresh - have announced the release of four new or improved tools to support traceability implementation.

June 26 , 2020