France: Food waste is a crime as of today

As a pioneering new law begins in France that bans supermarkets from destroying or throwing away food, discussion mounts about the need for similar legislation around Europe.

February 10 , 2016

USDA awards US$20.1M in grants to fight citrus greening disease

"Citrus greening has affected more than 75 percent of Florida citrus crops and threatens production all across the United States," says U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

February 10 , 2016

U.S.: Sun Pacific pleased with heirloom Navel orange take-up

More than 3,000 stores have come on board with Sun Pacific's Vintage Sweets heirloom Navel orange program.

February 10 , 2016

Chile: Recent rain, humidity wiped out 30% of Flame and Superior grapes

Central Chile has witnessed relative humidity levels not seen in many years, leading to further losses for table grape growers.

February 09 , 2016

Super Bowl space avocados ad scores touchdown

USA Today’s Ad Meter has placed Avocados from Mexico's Super Bowl spot as among the most popular during the event.

February 09 , 2016

Exchange rates can't be 'basis for business', says South African grape exec

SATI CEO Willem Bestbier is optimistic for the season ahead and aims for more accurate crop updates thanks to a new forum.

February 09 , 2016

U.S.: Valley Fruit adapts to security concerns in importer transition

Becoming an importer has opened Valley Fruit & Produce's eyes to how inequality and a lack of infrastructure in certain regions can lead to security challenges for trade.

February 09 , 2016