Countries
California grapes could have another record year
Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.
May 09 , 2014
EU evaluates Colombia's organic production standards
An EU delegation could approve Colombia as a recognized organic food producer.
May 09 , 2014
Philippines: typhoon-affected coconut growers receive aid
International relief funds have come together to provide a economic alternatives to Philippine coconut growers.
May 09 , 2014
Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds
Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.
May 08 , 2014
U.K. Parliament puts Indian mango ban in the spotlight
Several U.K. MPs told Parliament the ban on Indian mangoes was "EU bureaucracy going too far", but a DEFRA rep cited "major shortcomings" in the South Asian country's export system.
May 08 , 2014
Chile: Fedefruta proposes perishables movement law
After two years of disastrous port strikes, Chilean grower group Fedefruta has proposed a law to the Upper House that would allow for the free movement of perishables.
May 08 , 2014
NZ: Zespri makes historic health claim submission
Certified health claims can mean big business, and New Zealand's Zespri wants its kiwifruit to join the club.
May 08 , 2014
Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures
One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.
May 08 , 2014
Strawberries led Mexican ag export growth in March
Mexico's agriculture and fishing exports rose by almost 10% year-on-year in March.
May 08 , 2014
U.S: Chelan gears up copters to protect cherry crop from rain
Chelan Fresh has high expectations for the cherry season around the corner, with bigger volumes of a well-received variety introduced in 2012.
May 08 , 2014
