World Citrus Organization: "Solid" preparations underway amid plans for broad agenda

The World Citrus Organization has widespread support and is developing a roadmap of six key areas to focus on to benefit the industry globally.

November 20 , 2019

Peach waste used to make bio-packaging

In the future peaches could be packaged in its own former waste, says new project that makes bio-containers out of stone fruit.

November 20 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger introduces urban farming to its stores

Kroger opens in-store mini urban farms in an effort to revamp its traditional feel and appeal to the environmentally-conscious consumer.

November 20 , 2019

U.S.: FDA increases romaine lettuce testing in wake of outbreaks

The FDA creates a new, more stringent testing plan for lettuce to identify sources of e.Coli and other pathogens following outbreaks and criticism.

November 19 , 2019

Opinion: Aldi's banana price is still far from fair

"This is a critical moment in the industry’s history. The Aldi price issue has focused minds, but the question from the world’s biggest exporters is the real one."

November 19 , 2019

Walmart Chile requests state protection to prevent further damage to stores

Walmart Chile says that 34 of its Lider supermarket stores have been set on fire over recent weeks, with half of them completely lost.

November 19 , 2019

Ancient Aztec farming technique could aid urban ag, study finds

"Today, many cities face very similar challenges as Mexico City did 700 years ago," says the author of study on the modern relevance of an Ancient Aztec farming technique.

November 19 , 2019