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Chemical 'cocktail' found in Greek fruits and vegetables

Testing by Greenpeace found "highly toxic" and several banned pesticides in Greek produce.
May 15 , 2013

U.S. Supreme Court rules unanimously for Monsanto

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Monsanto's patent claims yesterday in a case against an Indiana farmer.
May 14 , 2013

Relative claims Liu a "scapegoat" in Zespri China fraud case

The nephew of a Chinese import agent has spoken out against kiwifruit marketer Zespri's practices in the New Zealand media.
May 14 , 2013

U.S.: fair trade promotion expands into new, bigger markets

Interrupcion CEO Rafael Goldberg reflects on outstanding banana volume growth and new projects.
May 13 , 2013

Canada's Agriculture Union slams job cuts

Canada's agricultural budget cuts put research, industry and food safety at risk, according to a former CFIA inspection supervisor.
May 10 , 2013

Czech golden apple gains global footprint

The owners of the Opal apple variety have found new planting horizons to meet bullish retailer demand.
May 10 , 2013

NZ apple exporters upbeat despite delays

NZ apple growers discuss a positive season thus far and export market dynamics.
May 09 , 2013

Coca-Cola to invest US$2B in Florida citrus

Florida's orange industry has received an economic boost from the Coca-Cola Company.
May 07 , 2013

Electronic nose separates apples from pears

Spanish and Swedish researchers have developed a nose highly sensitive to apples and pears.
May 06 , 2013

Chile: hydroponics bring agriculture to life in Atacama desert

A sustainable agriculture system is in development in the world’s driest desert through hydroponics.
May 06 , 2013