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

Colombia: Cauca group to send first avocados to Europe

With GlobalG.A.P certification now under its belt, CaucaHass S.A.T. will very soon be in a position to ship its fruit to the EU.

May 09 , 2016

U.S.: ConAgra takes action after CRF Frozen Foods recall

ConAgra Foods is voluntarily recalling a range of vegetable products citing potential for Listeria contamination.

May 06 , 2016

Indian pomegranates' U.S. arrival an 'historic' moment for exporter

Indian fruit supplier Kay Bee Exports has shipped its first ever pomegranates to U.S. shores.

May 06 , 2016

NZ High Court orders Kiwifruit Board to review three marketing proposals

The decision comes after collaborative marketing applications from Seeka Kiwifruit Industries and Splice Fruit were rejected amid concerns they would upset Zespri premiums in China and Austria.

May 06 , 2016