Europe: Fruit and milk school schemes set to merge

The European Commission wants member states' education systems to focus more on food sustainability and promoting healthy eating habits.

April 16 , 2015

Australia to receive US$6M almond research facility

Boosting exports into Asia and sustainable growing methods are key aims of an Almond Centre of Excellence.

April 16 , 2015

U.S.: Organic food sales jump 11% in 2014

With U.S. organic fruit and vegetable sales last year valued at US$13 billion, an industry head has praised the lack of 'demographic boundaries'.

April 16 , 2015

Aussie banana growers asked to pay voluntary levy

An optional levy of 1 cent per kilogram of bananas marketed would reimburse growers affected by the TR4 outbreak.

April 16 , 2015

U.S.: Record Mexican mango imports anticipated for Q2

The National Mango Board is encouraging retailers to carry out promotional activities to move an expected increase in supply.

April 16 , 2015

Chile: Floods to impact future Copiapo Valley grape output

ASOEX's Ronald Bown says an early table grape production area in northern Chile will see volumes reduced by 'at least 30% over the coming seasons'.

April 15 , 2015

Budget doubles for irrigation recovery in northern Chile

Chile's National Irrigation Commission has pledged significant funds to rehabilitate agriculture in the Atacama region, but the clock is ticking for growers.

April 15 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 15, 2015

Transport strikes led to a difficult market situation for apples and grapes in Colombia in week 15.

April 15 , 2015

Greenyard Foods, Univeg and Peatinvest merger one step closer

A tie-up that could create US$3.9 billion in combined sales is expected to be completed in a few months' time.

April 15 , 2015

Australia calls in international banana experts to aid TR4 fight

Two specialists in Panama Disease Tropical Race IV will come to Queensland to assist with the recent outbreak.

April 15 , 2015