Photosynthesis discovery could help meet rising food security demands

Rising food security needs could be solved with a new discovery about a compound that scientists call the "beating heart" of photosynthesis.

November 25 , 2019

Ahold USA announces cashierless stores

A new frictionless store concept is announced by Ahold USA's Retail Business Services, claims to be cheaper and faster than cashierless market competitors.

November 24 , 2019

Camposol successfully reduces water footprint for avocados and other crops

Peruvian Camposol details partnerships and initiatives that have improved its irrigation system and successfully reduced its environmental impact.

November 22 , 2019

Chile: PMA Seminar addresses logistical challenges for fruit exports

Key players from the Chilean fruit industry gathered on Wednesday for a PMA Breakfast Seminar addressing one of the sector's most critical areas.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Hepatitis A outbreak "potentially linked" to blackberries, says FDA

So far, a total of 11 people have gotten sick, six of them in Nebraska. Six people have been hospitalized.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers in line with 2017 season

U.S. table grape inventory volumes reported to the USDA have fallen over the last couple of weeks and are on par with 2017.

November 22 , 2019

U.S.: Farm Workforce Modernization Act passage welcomed by industry

Passage of the Farm Workforce Moderniation Act is seen as "the most significant modernization of the agricultural labor system in more than three decades".

November 21 , 2019

Walmart revamps produce section to "refresh" shopping experience

The produce section is an integral part of the grocery shopping experience, or at least Walmart thinks so as it revamps its produce department's design.

November 21 , 2019

South Korea opens doors to Mexican grapes

A new deal for Mexican grapes brings good news to Sonoran producers as they gained access to the South Korean market this Monday.

November 21 , 2019

Zespri takes action against illegal Chinese SunGold plantings

After an attempt to pursue an individual who sold the SunGold kiwifruit to China, Zespri files case against Chinese growers over its trademarked variety.

November 21 , 2019