USDA announces details of $16B relief package for farmers

Sign-ups for aid start July 29 and end Dec. 6, with relief package payments, ranging from US$15 to US$150 per acre, set to begin next month.

July 26 , 2019

USDA gives green light to gene-edited, virus-resistant tomatoes

Gene-edited tomatoes that are resistant to common viruses can be introduced into the U.S. without coming under federal regulations for genetically engineered plants.

July 26 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger, Ocado break ground on second high-tech fulfillment center

"This is another significant milestone for Kroger and Ocado, and a big step toward a nationwide revolution in how Kroger customers experience grocery e-commerce," said Ocado Group's CE

July 25 , 2019

BayWa AG's head of global produce to step down next year

BayWa said that in Cristiane Bell's six years at the company she has "transformed" its regional fruit business into an international unit that generated €27.2 million in EBIT last year. 

July 25 , 2019

UAV-IQ and Koppert team up for drone-based aerial biocontrol in California

The integrated pest management (IPM) service offers a new way for conventional and organic growers to combat pests, reduce the environmental impact of pesticide usage, and address a growing labor crunch.

July 25 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit exports to Europe tumble, continue to grow to Far East

The Far East has almost overtaken Europe as Chile's leading export market this season, amid a huge year-on-year drop in shipments to the latter.

July 25 , 2019

USDA authorizes Moroccan raspberry imports

The decision comes three years after the USDA proposed rule to allow raspberry imports from the North African country.

July 24 , 2019

Mexico: Taco lovers cry foul over restaurants' guac bait-and-switch

According to The Guardian, a number of Mexican taquerias have begun to substitute squash in their guac recipes, which reportedly results in a similar end product.

July 24 , 2019

Mission Produce reveals avocado 'size interchangeability chart'

Expanding on its Foodservice AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide, the new chart is a practical tool that breaks down avocado yield by size and preparation.

July 24 , 2019

The Idaho Potato Commission partners with Mexican retailer to create Potato Lover’s Month

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently partnered with Mexican retailer Calimax for a four-week promotional campaign to introduce Idaho Potatoes to the Mexican consumer. 

July 24 , 2019