Opinion: Failure to prohibit soilless production muddies the water for U.S. organic community

Melody Meyer looks at how the narrow vote by the National Organic Standards Board has displayed the sector's uneven terrain.

November 14 , 2017

U.S. and Peru to cooperate on biotech, germplasm development

The U.S. is said to be willing to support Peru in the form of training in the management and genetic conservation of seeds.

November 14 , 2017

Amsterdam Produce Show: St. Joe’s Professor to discuss great trinity fueling modern retailing

With the show just around the corner, Dr. John Stanton explains how Millennials, convenience and technology are changing the retail landscape.

November 14 , 2017

Fresh produce features heavily in Whole Foods top food trends for 2018

The retailer has forecast 10 trends that could take off next year, including eggplant, cucumber and root-to-stem veggies, as well as Fair Food certified tomatoes and strawberries.

November 13 , 2017

Freshmax poised for NZ cherry campaign

Freshmax said spring conditions had been kind to the crop, with great customer anticipation for the first harvest of Lani-branded cherries.

November 13 , 2017

Pest-free recognition for South Australian citrus a boost for exports to China

The breakthrough gives growers in the Riverland more flexibility to adapt to market conditions and potentially bring younger fruit to market without costly protocols.

November 13 , 2017

U.S. prevails in WTO dispute over Indonesia apple import restrictions

Indonesia is the largest market for Washington apples in Southeast Asia and an important export destination for the state’s Red Delicious crop. 

November 13 , 2017

SFI Rotterdam owners talk frankly about industry changes, some better than others

"Our new slogan is: We’re ready for the next decade," says Jan March Schulz of SFI, which is celebrating its 40th year.

November 13 , 2017

Australia "thrilled" by easing of table grape protocol with China

The industry now expects an additional 20,000MT to be shipped to China over the next two or three years.

November 13 , 2017

South Africa: New fungicide launched to combat citrus black spot

The new product from the CGA-owned company will help growers reduce the chance of resistance occurring. 

November 13 , 2017