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U.S. authorities approve GM Fuji apple

APHIS has given the green light to Arctic Fuji apples, building on OSF's already approved non-browning varieties Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden.
September 26 , 2016

International Blueberry Organization announces new president

The world’s leading blueberry industry body has made changes to its board, ushering in a new era of development and collaboration for the popular fruit.
September 23 , 2016

Florida citrus tax incentive bill passes U.S. House

A bill that would drive Florida citrus growth will now go before the Senate, after passing the House by a landslide 400-20 votes.
September 21 , 2016

U.S.: Del Monte slips banana flash mob into downtown Chicago

A Del Monte executive asks 'who wouldn’t stop to watch a bunch of bananas dancing in the middle of town?'
September 21 , 2016

U.K.: CPM awaits EU approval for berry that officially 'doesn't exist'

CPM has been growing an antioxidant-rich berry in U.K. and Poland that is not yet recognized as a food in the EU.
September 21 , 2016

Andy Hall found guilty by Thai court

After more than 3.5 years of legal battles, Andy Hall has been found guilty of defamation over his investigation into alleged human rights abuses at Thai pineapple processor Natural Fruit Company.
September 20 , 2016

India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety

The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.
September 20 , 2016

Chinese importer upbeat for Australian nectarine deal

After a season of record pricing for Australian mandarins, Altai Fresh is excited about the country's upcoming nectarine campaign.
September 15 , 2016

Recent frosts have minimal effect on Chilean table grapes

Uvanova's Carolina Cruz says a cold start to the spring means the table grape season should not begin quite as early as previously thought.
September 15 , 2016

Bayer confirms US$66B takeover of Monsanto

After much back and forth, Monsanto and Bayer have entered into a deal that would form the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company.
September 14 , 2016