Costa Rican pineapple growers get thumbs up for pesticide control

Authorities have found a good level of pesticide control on Costa Rica's pineapple farms, but a recent study in a banana-growing area has not been so positive.

September 23 , 2014

Forging direct links between Peru and the old continent

European buyers give their take on a recent visit to see Peru's produce logistics, farms, packhouses and markets.

September 22 , 2014

Stop subsidizing grain production, says Hunger Hero award recipient

IFPRI director general Dr. Shenggen Fan says subsidies that distort food markets need to change for healthier outcomes.

September 22 , 2014

Opinion: why the U.S. needs to change its eating habits

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses "Fruits & Veggies - More Matters" month.

September 18 , 2014

U.S.: farming couple take leap of faith with Aronia berry

Two farmers who invested heavily in the Aronia berry say the industry is 'where the cranberry business was 30 years ago', and see a big future for the fruit.

September 18 , 2014

U.S.: 'great acceptance' for exclusive varieties, says First Fruits Marketing

With increasing volumes of unique varieties and a new mesh packaging, one Washington producer eases into the season.

September 18 , 2014

U.S.: 4Earth Farms eyes majority organic sales in near future

Many years' hard work finally pay off as 4Earth Farms sees phenomenal growth from its various organic programs.

September 18 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 37, 2014

Californian and Mexican avocados outperformed Peruvian fruit on the U.S. West Coast in week 37.

September 17 , 2014

California: CCM urges Governor to veto 'ambiguous' groundwater legislation

The California Citrus Mutual says state groundwater management plans 'will create more problems than they solve.'

September 17 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco launches pink-fleshed 'Surprize' apple

Tesco has launched another funky apple with colorful flesh, two years after the last one.

September 17 , 2014