India: Rain-affected onions face storage issues

Indian onions are not anticipated to last nearly as long in storage this year due to heavy rainfall that hit the country last year.

June 03 , 2015

Spain: Drug-stuffed pineapples from Central America seized

Spanish police say 200kg of cocaine they found in pineapples had been concealed in a 'sophisticated' way.

June 02 , 2015

FDA and CFIA to finalize food safety systems recognition

Two U.S. and Canadian public health organizations will work together to help make 'informed risk-based regulatory decisions'.

June 02 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland hit by fresh work stoppage accusation

The new contract between the West Coast port employer and worker union may have just been ratified, but the new dispatch process reportedly encountered trouble on Sunday.

June 02 , 2015

Zespri to push SunGold sales in North America

Zespri North America says it will be 'ramping up a multi-media campaign' in various markets starting in June.

June 02 , 2015

U.S. Northwest pear crop to drop for second consecutive year

The Pear Bureau Northwest says this autumn's production will be 2% down on last year but still above the five-year average.

June 02 , 2015

Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods

Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.

June 01 , 2015

Moldovan fruit farmers get US$12M boost from World Bank

Smallholder grape, apple and plum farmers in Moldova will benefit from grants that should compensate for half of last summer's lost profits.

June 01 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita to keep ripening facilities at Gulfport "for now"

The Port of New Orleans has confirmed Chiquita has put plans to move a small part of its operation there on hold.

June 01 , 2015

Medfly detected in more Russia-bound Egyptian oranges

Just several days after Russia found Medfly in an orange shipment, another infected batch has been blocked.

June 01 , 2015