Countries
New technology to benefit "distant" fruit growers and consumers, says MCI
New technology will help trade to and from far-flung regions with commodities like bananas, avocados, mangoes and asparagus.
October 09 , 2013
U.N. collaborates with small farmer advocate
A United Nations agreement with La Via Campesina gives power to the world's largest movement of small food producers.
October 08 , 2013
Group of experts refutes EU position on black spot
An international working group has questioned the E.U. stance on citrus black spot.
October 07 , 2013
Italy: Ferrero to source Australian hazelnuts
Italian chocolate business Ferrero will source hazelnuts from a new project in New South Wales.
October 07 , 2013
Russia bans Pakistani fruit
Pakistan's US$150 million horticultural goods market in Russia has been shut down due to "systematic violations".
October 03 , 2013
Poland records apple export jump in the European Union
Polish apple growers hope to raise exports with the help of multi-million euro, EU-backed promotions in China and Egypt.
October 02 , 2013
Canadian organic sector sets roots in consumer markets
Canada wraps up its fourth annual Organic Week today, in celebration of the nation's blossoming organic market.
September 27 , 2013
Compounds found in red grapes, blueberries may help immune function
The immune function may be boosted by grape and blueberry consumption.
September 23 , 2013
Asian Long-horned Beetle found in Canada
Just five months after it was declared as eradicated, an Asian Long-horned beetle has reared its head on an industrial site in Ontario.
September 20 , 2013
Ethylene-absorbing pads slated as tool to improve fruit shelf life
Sirane Food Packaging said its ethylene absorbency technology can extend berry shelf life.
September 19 , 2013
