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U.S. organic product sales hit US$43.3B record in 2015

And organic fresh produce was the gateway.
May 19 , 2016

The silk road to fruit freshness

Tufts University researchers have found a biocompatible silk coating can help fruits can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration.
May 19 , 2016

Glyphosate "unlikely" to pose cancer risk, claims WHO/FAO

The decision is in contrast to a report released last year by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
May 18 , 2016

Colombia's biggest cocaine bust was "not on a banana farm", claims union

Colombia's leading banana growers' union has denied claims the country's biggest ever drug bust over the weekend occurred on a banana farm.
May 16 , 2016

U.S. compost guidance changes could put organic sector in "chaos"

A legal challenge threatens to put the organic industry, both local growers and foreign suppliers, in deep compost.
May 16 , 2016

U.S.: Will Chiquita Brands leave New Orleans?

Almost two years after the multinational announced its move to the Big Easy, it has been speculated the arrangement may change.
May 13 , 2016

KNZ knocks back collaborative marketing proposals

The kiwifruit export regulator has reiterated its reasons following calls for consideration from the High Court.
May 13 , 2016

Sniff your way to detecting mango ripeness, says U.K. scientist

British researchers have identified a way to sniff out the maturity of mangoes without the need to actually taste the fruit.
May 13 , 2016

New burgundy-colored apple 'Bravo' hits store shelves

Stay classy Western Australia.
May 12 , 2016

South Africa: U.S.-oriented summer citrus group changes name

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has unveiled volume estimates and plans for the 2016 season in the U.S.
May 10 , 2016