U.S. schools invest US$789 million in local food chains, census shows

The USDA Farm to School Census 2015 highlights advancements in local food sourcing, salad bars and educational gardens.

March 16 , 2016

Bayer CropScience to expand food chain partnership in Asia

India is already the leading partner in a Bayer sustainable agriculture facilitation program, and now the German company aims to expand its footprint in China.

March 16 , 2016

Peruvian pomegranates, figs edge closer to U.S. market access

There are high hopes in Peru that the first pomegranate shipment trials to the U.S. will take place this year.

March 15 , 2016

Spain: Warm winter forces early berry harvest for Onubafruit

Opening prices for Spanish berries have been lower this year as they enter a European market that is not ready to have the crop available so early.

March 15 , 2016

U.S., Peru form binational blueberry council

Companies including Naturipe, Driscoll's, Camposol, Talsa, Hortifrut and industry group ProArandanos have come together to form the group.

March 15 , 2016

EU: Copa Cogeca calls for tougher citrus black spot measures

Copa Cogeca's general secretary has made the call considering the amount of detections from South America and South Africa last season.

March 15 , 2016

French apple grower buoyant about long-lasting supply

Midway through the Blue Whale apple export campaign, supply and quality are looking positive with expectations for late varieties to last until the end of May.

March 15 , 2016

Australia: Strong showing for Queensland produce at Gulfood in Dubai

Avocado and plum growers were amongst the Queensland delegation that garnered attention at this year's Gulfood in the UAE.

March 14 , 2016

"China has not banned gold or green kiwifruit", says NZKGI

Amidst confusion in the industry, the country's grower body has emphasized there is nothing to worry about.

March 14 , 2016

Chinese suspension comes in "vintage" year for NZ kiwiberries

It is possible that much of the volume that would have gone to China will be destined for Australia, as well as other markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S.

March 14 , 2016