Countries
U.S. loosens restrictions on "misshapen" kiwifruit
A new rule set by APHIS will mean more kiwifruit from California and abroad meet minimum grade requirements.
March 06 , 2014
Indian govt scraps onion export restrictions
In the face of a bumper crop and falling domestic prices, India has removed price limits on onion exports.
March 06 , 2014
Chilean scientist aims to defrost chilling injury for pomegranates
A Chilean study seeks to overcome an Achilles' heel of sorts for pomegranates - their sensitivity to the cold.
March 06 , 2014
An inside look at Australia's adopted achachas
An Aussie farmer's bid to get sole non-Bolivian commercial rights for an Amazonian superfruit has paid dividends.
March 05 , 2014
NZ: Compac takes over Spanish machinery firm
A New Zealand sorting equipment company has bought out Spain's Fomesa.
March 05 , 2014
Acquisitions lift Total Produce revenue in 2013
Total Produce was able to overcome currency challenges to raise profits and revenue in 2013.
March 05 , 2014
U.S.: Gourmet Trading pairs with FoodLink for produce traceability
The largest asparagus distributor in North America has teamed up with California-based FoodLink.
March 05 , 2014
U.S.: California Giant forecasts record blueberry crop
USHBC research bodes well for what California Giant Berry Farms expects will be a much larger U.S. blueberry crop.
March 04 , 2014
Australian scientists to tackle GM negativity
Australian researchers believe an alternative method could help shift negative public perceptions about GMOs.
March 04 , 2014
South African grape season winds down
Table grape packing is either done or finishing up in the majority of South Africa's growing regions.
March 04 , 2014
