Cocaine worth US$1M found in banana boxes at three Safeway stores

Safeway workers discovered the drugs weighing almost 50 pounds earlier this month at stores in Washington state.

August 29 , 2019

Dole drives H1 revenue rise for Total Produce

Overall Total Produce said performance had been "good, with the benefit of Dole partially offset by weakness in some European markets.

August 29 , 2019

U.K.: Organic body warns government over GM implications on ag

Roger Kerr, chief executive at Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), said GM could make U.K. farm businesses less profitable, despite the perceived advantages.

August 29 , 2019

China's extra 10% tariff on U.S. ag imports to kick in on Sunday

The move will mean cherries and apples will face 60% duties going into China. Lemons and oranges will face 61%, while mandarins and grapefruit will face 62%. 

August 29 , 2019

U.S.: Limoneira downgrades earnings forecast following "overabundance" of large lemons

Excessive winter rains in Southern California created an oversupply of large fresh lemons in the citrus industry, it said. This resulted in an "industry-wide decrease of lemon carton pricing and volume".

August 29 , 2019

New method developed for organic fraud detection

The method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether produce is indeed organic, according to the Danish researchers.

August 29 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger to build one of first automated warehouses in Dallas

Kroger says it plans for the facility to help solve some of the food desert issues in southern Dallas and create jobs for area residents.

August 28 , 2019

Australian grape exports surpass half billion dollar mark for first time

The Australian Table Grapes Association explained that growth in Japan's market has especially been incredible: “We are now the biggest Southern Hemisphere supplier to that country.”

August 28 , 2019

Greenyard sees profit recovery, expects positive H1

Greenyard says it expects the first half-year EBITDA to land in the range of EUR 43m-45m. This is a sharp recovery versus the previous half-year, which finished at almost half of this figure.

August 28 , 2019

Scientists discover key to increasing crop yields in salty farmlands

"With what we've found, lands that are now unable to sustain plant life due to high salinity could once again be used for crops," says scientist.

August 28 , 2019