U.K. organic health study is misleading and dismisses key facts, experts say

British scientists have questioned why higher antioxidants in organic fruit should equate to public health benefits.

July 21 , 2014

U.S.: Sysco to pay US$19.4M settlement over unrefrigerated food sheds

Foodservice provider Sysco has agreed to pay damages for its prior use of noncompliant drop sites in California.

July 21 , 2014

U.S.: APHIS proposes rule to allow Chinese apple imports

A recent posting on the Federal Register puts China one step closer to gaining access to the U.S. apple market.

July 18 , 2014

U.S.: Farm Bill funding pays greater attention to organic growers

The USDA has slated a record level of funding for organic certification cost-share assistance.

July 18 , 2014

Chilean grape industry aims to rid country of Lobesia moth

The Chilean Table Grape Committee says a grapewine moth could threaten the whole national fruit industry.

July 18 , 2014

Ambitious Malawi fruit company gains US$15M support package

Malawi Mangoes aims to be the 'leading agro-processing company on the African continent' in five years.

July 18 , 2014

EU approves support for stonefruit growers

Requests for support by various European peach and nectarine growers have been approved by the EU.

July 18 , 2014

Ecuador-EU trade agreement is "marvelous", says banana industry leader

Ecuador is now one step closer to being on par with its banana-exporting competitors in Europe when it comes to tariffs.

July 17 , 2014

BanaBay ventures into U.K. organic banana market

BanaBay is expanding into organic bananas to cater to growing demand for the category in Britain.

July 17 , 2014

Chilean exporter to launch Amira raspberry shipments

Can new varieties help recover Chile's dwindling presence in the fresh raspberry market?

July 17 , 2014