Banana tissue culture losses reduced thanks to patented tech

Miatech is rolling out its innovative technology Bio Turbo in the Philippines, in order to protect early stage plant cultivation.

May 23 , 2016

Australia and China sign nectarine export protocols

The new protocol is the first by China to recognize a Fruit Fly Pest Free Area (FF-PFA) on mainland Australia.

May 20 , 2016

CCI launches ColombiaGAP certification

A new quality seal for agricultural products has been launched focusing on environmental and social responsibility, as well as worker welfare.

May 20 , 2016

How to cut a mango, and other leading Google searches

Google's Food Trends 2016 report is an eye-opener, with a range of produce items on point with the U.S. public.

May 20 , 2016

Australia: Victorian citrus exports right around the corner

One of Australia's leading citrus growers has started harvests in north-west Victoria.

May 20 , 2016

Germany to be partner country for Fruit Logistica 2017

Following on from Egypt in 2016, Germany's fruit industry will be on home turf as the partner country of Fruit Logistica in Berlin next year.

May 20 , 2016

South Africa: Fruit-friendly X-ray tech roots out defects in Tru-Cape packhouse

The system can trace sunburn on apples and tell the difference between hail marks and other types of blemishes.

May 20 , 2016

Bayer makes a move on Monsanto

German multinational Bayer has held preliminary talks with seed giant Monsanto to discuss a potential takeover.

May 19 , 2016

U.S. organic product sales hit US$43.3B record in 2015

And organic fresh produce was the gateway.

May 19 , 2016

U.S.: Giumarra adds sweet onions to product line

With supply from G&R Farms and its Latin American partners, the company will be able to supply the vegetable year-round.

May 19 , 2016