Biological method developed to extend shelf life

Using hot water treatment and a biological agent, scientists develop a "sustainable and ecologically sound" way to minimize food loss and extend shelf life.

November 11 , 2019

U.S. startup Bowery to open largest farm yet

The tech-heavy Bowery will begin selling leafy greens early next year from its warehouse in Baltimore that is 3.5 times larger than its current farms.

November 11 , 2019

Chilean lemons see record export volumes

An industry representative gives insight to record breaking Chilean lemon season, competition in global markets and the current social situation in Chile.

November 11 , 2019

Joy Wing Mau Asia to sell Japanese business to Farmind

Farmind, a fruit and vegetable marketer with nationwide cold chain facilities, on Oct. 29 signed the MoU to buy importer-distributor Joy Wing Mau Asia Japan.

November 08 , 2019

GM labels create 'halo effect' for other produce, study finds

Months before a law requiring GM labels to be put on food in the U.S., Cornell finds some surprising results in a new study.

November 08 , 2019

Ahold Delhaize: U.S. sales, e-commerce drive strong Q3

Global supermarket retailer Ahold Delhaize releases its third-quarter report and highlights growth in the U.S. as driver for higher net sales.

November 07 , 2019

China and U.S. agree to lift some tariffs if talks advance - Beijing

The move is a sign that the two economic powers may be moving closer to reaching a trade war truce.

November 07 , 2019

Australia: Costa's citrus farms impacted by Riverland hailstorm

Based on the current information, Costa expects that EBITDA next year could take an A$4-6m hit. 

November 07 , 2019

Avocados may help prevent diabetes and manage obesity, finds new study

New research points to exciting possibility that avocados could play a part in preventing diabetes and obesity.

November 07 , 2019

Envy apples favored in blind sensory test - Oppy

At PMA Fresh Summit in California, we caught up with Cecilia Flores Paez, global brand portfolio manager at T&G, Oppy's New Zealand-headquartered partner company.

November 07 , 2019