EU: Agri committee backs funding boost for school fruit scheme

Against a backdrop of falling fresh produce consumption amongst kids, the EU Parliament has pledged to raise funding for healthy-eating education.

January 12 , 2016

FLIA 2016: Hortiplan tech could be tip of the iceberg for cutting labor costs

An automated system developed in the Netherlands has the potential to reduce packaging time for all lettuce varieties and Asian cabbage.

January 12 , 2016

U.S.: Can new Honeybear apple capture public's sweet tooth?

Following in the footsteps of its parent variety the Honeycrisp, Pazazz is undergoing trials in many U.S. states and Chile.

January 12 , 2016

U.S.: Lemon prices put the squeeze on Limoneira Q4 results

Lower sales and operational profitability were not enough to dampen Limoneira's Q4 EBITDA, thanks mostly to net gains from selling Calavo Growers shares.

January 11 , 2016

Australia: NSW cherry growers hope for Chinese airfreight protocol

Mainland Australian cherry growers could potentially be able to avert the deterioration in eating quality that comes with cold treatment.

January 11 , 2016

India: Mobile packhouse peels back banana export constraints

With a unique approach to logistics, Pick N Serve Foods aims to be India's leading banana company within three years along with a greater presence in table grapes.

January 11 , 2016

Photo Gallery: Pick N Serve's mobile banana packing

Subrata Mondal claims his company has "changed the model" for Indian banana export logistics.

January 11 , 2016

U.S. re-opens doors for Dominican Republic fruit fly host crops

APHIS has lifted import restrictions on a range of fruits and vegetables grown in the Dominican Republic, provided they meet certain pest mitigation standards.

January 09 , 2016

Rotterdam: Dock workers to strike again unless job security guaranteed

From grapes to physalis, fruit imports have been delayed in the Netherlands and more disruptions could be on the cards next week if an automation-related labor issue is not resolved.

January 08 , 2016

Northwest Horticultural Council "disappointed" by Mexican decision

The U.S. apple industry's biggest foreign market has introduced duties, but at least it's in a short export crop year.

January 08 , 2016