U.S.: 'Imperfect' produce to make April debut at Whole Foods

The move comes amid debate over food waste from fruits and vegetables that don't meet aesthetic standards.

March 10 , 2016

South Korea sees record fruit imports in 2015

Avocados, mangoes, lemons, dates and grapes all saw record import volumes in the market last year.

March 10 , 2016

U.S.: Colombian paramilitary case against Dole thrown out of court

Unlike Chiquita which told the Department of Justice it made forced payments to the AUC, multinational Dole denies ever paying the paramilitary group.

March 09 , 2016

China halts kiwiberry imports

A revision of the scientific definition of kiwiberry has led Chinese authorities to ban imports of the fruit as of yesterday.

March 09 , 2016

Belgium: Shipping container urban farms bring food closer to home

A Belgian company is using second-hand shipping containers for food production, and has opened Europe's "largest automated farm".

March 09 , 2016

Chile to eliminate junk food from schools

All spaces selling food in Chilean schools will no longer be allowed to sell junk food as of June 27, while new laws will prohibit advertising unhealthy food to children under 14 years of age.

March 09 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 9, 2016

Australian Thompson Seedless table grapes fetched higher prices than the South African and Chilean competition in Asia during week 9.

March 09 , 2016

Gala leads U.S. apple category despite volume drop

Data for January shows retail sales were up for several varieties, including Fuji and Granny Smith.

March 09 , 2016

U.S.: Ohio resident sues Dole over Listeria outbreak

Constance Georgostathis has taken Dole Fresh Vegetables to court, seeking damages over listeria-contaminated leafy greens that allegedly put her mother fell into a coma.

March 09 , 2016

EU, Italy look to bolster produce exports with 'Freshness from Europe' project

The three-year campaign to bolster European produce will target the U.S., Canada, Japan, China and the UAE.

March 09 , 2016