U.S.: Lone Star Citrus revitalizes grapefruit category with Millennial push

The Texan company's Winter Sweetz brand combined with consumer education around flavor and preparation has helped raise the profile of a traditional "baby boomer" fruit.

October 30 , 2017

U.S.: AeroFarms closes US$40M investment round

The company built its ninth farm to date in Newark, New Jersey, which is the world’s largest indoor vertical farm based on annual output.

October 30 , 2017

U.S. citrus growers can sue USDA over Argentine lemon imports, judge rules

The USDA had reportedly sought dismissal, and the growers and Citrus Science Council filed an amended complaint in August.

October 30 , 2017

Photo gallery: Field day at Agricola Llahuen's strawberry research site

We visited a site where a leading Chilean strawberry nursery is generating crucial information to pass on to growers looking to plant new varieties.

October 30 , 2017

Australian Ag Minister disqualified from office over dual citizenship

Barnaby Joyce, who renounced New Zealand citizenship in August, has pledged to re-contest his lower house seat.

October 27 , 2017

Opinion: Imperfect Produce meets L.A. Compost

Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan explains how two organizations have teamed up to help fight the epidemic of hunger.

October 27 , 2017

Landmarkt expands experience for Dutch shoppers

The grocery store operator is continually refreshing its unique shopping atmosphere to add value for customers.

October 27 , 2017

North America: OSF to start first Arctic Apple commercial sales next week

"This is just the start," says company founder Neal Carter, who also discusses plans to apply gene-altering technology to cherries and tackle disease resistance in apples.

October 27 , 2017

Kiwifruit Claim against NZ govt wraps up in court

The landmark case is now finishing up in the Wellington High Court after a 12-week trial.

October 26 , 2017

Uruguay loses majority of export blueberry production to adverse weather

A series of weather events in October has taken a substantial toll on the relatively small industry.

October 26 , 2017