U.S. researchers develop device to count dropped citrus

A team at the University of Florida hopes a new machine could have "significant economic value" for growers whose citrus has been hit by HLB.

August 18 , 2015

Papua New Guinea bans range of produce imports

Papua New Guinea's Agriculture Minister wants people to buy home-grown fruit and vegetables to boost small and medium-sized businesses.

August 18 , 2015

Finnwatch to stand by Andy Hall despite funding cuts

A Finnish NGO has pledged its support to a human rights activist facing criminal charges in Thailand over allegations he made against a pineapple processor.

August 18 , 2015

U.S.: CIW Fair Food Program aims for new retailers, crops

Corporate social responsibility without worker participation is simply a "narrative" for retail branding in the eyes of a Fair Food Program leader.

August 17 , 2015

Brazil: Lower sales prices slice Renar results in H1

Brazilian apple grower-marketer Renar registered a loss for the first half of 2015 despite significant progress in cost reduction.

August 17 , 2015

U.S.: Giumarra enters JV with Wildwood Packing and Cooling

Giumarra is set to increase its citrus and stonefruit volume thanks to a new sales and marketing agreement with a Kingsburg-based company.

August 17 , 2015

Argentine fruit industry unhappy with Chilean apple imports

An Argentine pome fruit industry leader says it is "incomprehensible" that local importers are buying Chilean fruit while apples are rotting on trees at home.

August 17 , 2015

Extreme weather likely to cause more severe 'food shocks'

A group of U.S. and U.K. scientists warn weather events impacting food production could be hitting seven out of every 10 years by the end of the century.

August 17 , 2015

Half of Russia opposes decree to destroy illegal food imports

A recent poll shows Russian citizens have not taken kindly to a government decision to destroy foodstuffs intercepted in violation of the import embargo.

August 14 , 2015

U.S.: Lack of knowledge hindering mango growth, says NMB

Speaking prior to PMA Fresh Connections: Brazil, a mango industry representative speaks about trends and opportunities in the U.S. market.

August 14 , 2015