Opinion: ground rules for establishing produce safety

Eric Viramontes establishes basic rules to make food safety a priority and keep companies ahead of the game.

March 20 , 2013

Australian fertilizer company contests strict organic standards

Australia's Nutri-Tech Solutions has called organic standards "nitpicking" after losing certification for certain products.

March 20 , 2013

Chile pursues Canadian berry varieties

Chile will plant 4,000 Saskatoon berry plants over three years to test their suitability to the climate.

March 19 , 2013

G6 Alliance offers new trans-Pacific port rotations

The G6 Alliance will incorporate North American ports into its new shipping plan.

March 19 , 2013

Spain: three early strawberry varieties released

Planasa has announced one early and two extra early strawberry varieties.

March 19 , 2013

Film Review: After I Pick the Fruit

"After I Pick the Fruit" gives a face to migrant women who help keep farm production running.

March 19 , 2013

Peruvian lúcuma exports to grow by at least 60% in 2013

Peru needs expanded lúcuma cultivation if it is to keep up with growing international interest.

March 18 , 2013

U.S.: Dole to appeal European Union fine

The European General Court has upheld a decision to fine Dole Food Company for alleged anticompetitive behavior.

March 18 , 2013

Dominican Republic: citrus growers struggle to fight locusts

Dominican citrus producers cannot keep up with the costs of fighting locust swarms.

March 18 , 2013

Q&A: a fresh look at food security and ag development

The United Nations' Kostas Stamoulis talks about food stability and lessons learned from Latin America.

March 18 , 2013