Fruticola Atacama: In the eye of the storm

The Chilean state has given up its search for a missing Fruticola Atacama worker, but since disaster struck three weeks ago the company has taken rescue and relief efforts into its own hands.

April 17 , 2015

Celebrity endorsements for 'Save Our Soil' campaign to trigger interest

The head of an ambitious sustainability campaign says 'change has never come from a majority, but rather from a trendsetting minority'.

April 16 , 2015

Europe: Fruit and milk school schemes set to merge

The European Commission wants member states' education systems to focus more on food sustainability and promoting healthy eating habits.

April 16 , 2015

Australia to receive US$6M almond research facility

Boosting exports into Asia and sustainable growing methods are key aims of an Almond Centre of Excellence.

April 16 , 2015

U.S.: Organic food sales jump 11% in 2014

With U.S. organic fruit and vegetable sales last year valued at US$13 billion, an industry head has praised the lack of 'demographic boundaries'.

April 16 , 2015

Aussie banana growers asked to pay voluntary levy

An optional levy of 1 cent per kilogram of bananas marketed would reimburse growers affected by the TR4 outbreak.

April 16 , 2015

U.S.: Record Mexican mango imports anticipated for Q2

The National Mango Board is encouraging retailers to carry out promotional activities to move an expected increase in supply.

April 16 , 2015

Chile: Floods to impact future Copiapo Valley grape output

ASOEX's Ronald Bown says an early table grape production area in northern Chile will see volumes reduced by 'at least 30% over the coming seasons'.

April 15 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 15, 2015

Transport strikes led to a difficult market situation for apples and grapes in Colombia in week 15.

April 15 , 2015

Greenyard Foods, Univeg and Peatinvest merger one step closer

A tie-up that could create US$3.9 billion in combined sales is expected to be completed in a few months' time.

April 15 , 2015