Clear Labs announces "seamless" solution for Listeria detection

Its Clear Safety platform offers new functions that provide food companies with Listeria insights previously unattainable due to the excessive cost and time to result, the company says.

July 22 , 2019

U.S. judge calls for second reduced damages award in Bayer lawsuits

After Judge Smith ruled the punitive damages should be reduced, a hearing was set to be held Friday on the issue; if the parties fail to agree, the case will go to a retrial, said Reuters.

July 19 , 2019

Two Australia-listed Chinese ag companies investigated after abrupt mass resignations

In one case, Dongfang Modern Agriculture Holding Group Ltd saw almost its entire board resign over a rumored probe of criminal connections to its plantations in China.

July 19 , 2019

NZ maintains 'vigilant' efforts to control fruit fly

After winter, Biosecurity New Zealand says its focus will shift to maintaining controls and continuing with baiting and more intensive trapping.

July 19 , 2019

Chinese cherry production, imports to rise in 2019-20

According to the USDA's report, the Chinese industry is expected to see a 23% year-on-year rise in production to 420,000 metric tons (MT) this coming season.

July 18 , 2019

U.S. judge denies Chiquita's request to be let out of poisoning litigation

A U.S. Magistrate Judge denied the company's motion to dismiss it from the Ecuadoran portion of a mass tort lawsuit filed by workers from South and Central America against multiple companies, including Dole Foods Co. Inc. and Dow Chemical Co

July 18 , 2019

India: Maharashtra grape growers to organize marketing efforts under federation

By joining forces, the 50,000 Indian farmers in the country's Nashik district could better tackle industry problems, such as unfair pricing, the lack of insurance, and demands from export destinations.

July 18 , 2019

U.S.: Western Growers urges "swift implementation" of proposed H-2A reforms

Proposals include updating the way wage rates are determined, streamlining and simplifying the application process, strengthening protections for U.S. and foreign workers, and easing burdens on employers. 

July 17 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit industry works to boost presence in India

In 2018, Indian imports of Chilean kiwifruit nearly doubled year-on-year to 9,604 metric tons (MT), while imports from all origins grew by 38% to 41,375MT.

July 17 , 2019

U.S. Senators introduce bill to hire more ag inspectors at national borders

The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 would authorize the annual hiring of 240 agricultural specialists a year until the workforce shortage is filled, as well as more agricultural technicians and canine teams.

July 17 , 2019