Wind turbines may be beneficial for crops, U.S. study shows

Research shows the turbines create turbulance that lowers the field temperature during the day and raises it at night.

January 03 , 2017

Major vertical farm operator builds productivity, scale and scope

U.S.-based AeroFarms is just starting to carry out its first sales from the largest vertical farm in the world, but it won't be the largest for very long.

January 03 , 2017

Photo gallery: Inside AeroFarms' New Jersey operation

We take a how at how a vertical farm operator grows various leafy greens from seed to harvest in just two weeks.

January 03 , 2017

Walnut consumption may boost mood in men, new research finds

A study from the University of Mexico has demonstrated a 'meaningful' improvement in the mood of young men after eight weeks of walnut consumption.

January 03 , 2017

Year 2016 in Review

December 27 , 2016

Chile: Moderate damages from unusual Christmas rains

ASOEX reports minimal damages in most crops, but the unusual weather has meant a lot of blueberries won't be fit for fresh exports and will be destined for processing.

December 26 , 2016

WTO rules against Indonesian food import restrictions

The announcement is a significant victory for fruit exporters around the world, including the U.S. and New Zealand which brought the complaint to the trade body.

December 23 , 2016

Australia approves field trials for Panama disease-resistant GM banana

A regulator has authorized six hectares of open field trials in the Northern Territory for a period of five years.

December 23 , 2016

U.S.: California red table grape inventories exceed previous years

California table grape inventories have been reflected in the prices of imported Peruvian fruit.

December 23 , 2016

Opinion: The Colombian peace deal and produce exports

Matt Aaron of Andes Fruits Colombia seeks to give an in-depth answer to the common question in dealing with the South American country - "where is our fruit?".

December 23 , 2016