U.S. ag secretary applauds H-2A visa agreement with Guatemala

The agreement will aid temporary agricultural workers from Guatemala as well as U.S. farmers, says the Department of Labor.

August 01 , 2019

U.K.: Sainsbury's cuts down on plastic as supermarkets embrace eco-friendly trend

Sainsbury's has announced plans to remove plastic bags from all of its shops by September. Meanwhile, Morrisons, Tesco, and Waitrose are introducing eco-friendly measures of their own.

August 01 , 2019

Russia bans some Chinese fruit imports

The August 10 ban will reportedly include plums, nectarines, apricots, peaches, cherry plums, apples, and pears.

August 01 , 2019

Studies reveal how blueberries aid healthy aging

One of the studies found that consuming about one cup of blueberries daily can improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure.

August 01 , 2019

The Packaging Pitch: Why the museum of ice cream isn’t about ice cream

Marketing expert Lisa Cork says that the fresh produce industry could garner some valuable insights from the unusual museum in San Francisco.

August 01 , 2019

U.S.: Trump's farm aid favors wealthy growers, report finds

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the program has disproportionately helped rich landowners, with 54% of farm aid going to the top 10% of growers.

July 31 , 2019

Spanish lemon crop estimated to be lower than bumper season

An industry body says it expects Spain will remain competitive against the "aggressive supply of lemon from competing third countries such as Turkey or Egypt".

July 31 , 2019

Australia forges custard apples' future, tests promising varieties

A decades-long journey to produce delicious, commercially successful, new varieties of custard apples is inching closer to completion.

July 31 , 2019

Europe must "urgently" tackle export market barriers, says Freshfel

Freshfel Europe has offered a number of solutions to achieve this, including developing and implementing better defined international standards.

July 31 , 2019

Australia: New project will boost capability to detect 'number one plant biosecurity threat'

Australia's Hort Innovation is funding a new project aimed at building the country's capability to detect and control Xylella fastidiosa, should it ever enter the country.

July 30 , 2019