NZ Govt changes kiwifruit regulations

The changes will give Zespri more legroom for research and development while enhancing the independence of regulator KNZ.

July 10 , 2017

California Giant Berry's traceback campaign draws good shopper interest

The company has converted what was a responsive food safety program into a proactive marketing initiative.

July 10 , 2017

Australia's leading cherry exporter for sale

Reid Fruits managing director Tim Reid expects the deal to be finalized by November but won't sell unless the price is right.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Oceanside Pole expands Roma tomato acreage

Oppy says data shows Romas dominated the tomato category in 2016, representing almost 40% of all tomatoes sold.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Organic industry forms anti-fraud task force to help bolster system

The task force is one of the largest ever created by the OTA and comes after a "major vunerability in the supply chain" was revealed.

July 10 , 2017

Spain: Bayer presents new melon lines, visual harvest indicator

"It's one thing to say it and another to show it," says Bayer melon crop expert Francisco Solera.

July 10 , 2017

Australia: Hort Innovation proposes US$8.6M strategic grape investment plan

Proposed measures include retail training, improving early season fruit quality and improving the information available to growers on varieties and growing practices.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Kroger sues Lidl for trademark infringement

The Germany-based discount retailer may have only entered the U.S. market a few weeks ago, but it already facing legal action for the use of its brand label.

July 10 , 2017

Walmart sets up pickup "vending machine" trial to save time for consumers

The trial appears to be a move to compete with Amazon Fresh to entice time-poor consumers who want more automation in their purchases.

July 10 , 2017

Ugandan field trials underway for Australian Vitamin A-enriched bananas

The breakthrough is the culmination of a decade-long project aimed at reducing a vitamin deficiency that kills hundreds of thousands of children each year.

July 09 , 2017