Apartheid citrus documentary airs in Ireland

A new documentary looks at how young Dublin retail workers took action against the injustices of racial segregation in South Africa in the 1980s.

July 25 , 2014

Ex-Woolworths chief promoted to CEO at Walmart U.S.

Retail veteran Greg Foran has been promoted from head of Walmart Asia to CEO of Walmart U.S.

July 24 , 2014

U.S. organic company says debate should not focus on health benefits

The CEO of Organics Unlimited agrees with criticism of a recent study, saying you can't "compare apples to apples".

July 24 , 2014

South African govt responds to CBS interception in Europe

A South African government department has emphasized its focus on compliance following the interception of fruit with citrus black spot (CBS) in Europe.

July 23 , 2014

EU members call for sanctions against Russia

The EU is looking to put tougher sanctions on Russia in a bid to stop the flow of weapons into the Ukraine.

July 22 , 2014

U.S.: 'demand for cranberries fairly stagnant', says grower group

Wisconsin cranberry growers are due for an average crop this year amid unenticing market conditions.

July 22 , 2014

China: Goodfarmer to develop produce "multinational" status, says Liu Zijie

Shandong Goodfarmer's president talks about Ecuadorian bananas, Zespri kiwifruit and creating a new Latin American company.

July 22 , 2014

First CBS interception in Europe "disappointing" for South African citrus growers

South Africa no longer has a clean sheet on citrus black spot this year, and an expert is investigating the farm in question.

July 21 , 2014

Organic industry reacts to comparative nutrition study

U.S. and European organic companies assess the many facets of their category and how it relates to a recent study claiming superior nutritional benefits.

July 21 , 2014

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