Countries
E.U. and Latin America come to historic banana agreement
The E.U. and Latin America were able to end the longest-running dispute in multilateral trading history.
November 09 , 2012
Net loss for Chiquita in Q3
Chiquita is upbeat for 2013 conditions in the wake of a larger third quarter loss.
November 08 , 2012
U.K. scientists closer to controlling when fruits ripen
Manipulating chloroplasts could be a possible key to controlling when fruits mature.
November 06 , 2012
Flat and nimble management bears fruit for Oppy
Oppy president John Anderson talks about independent decisions and competing for supply.
November 06 , 2012
Russian govt moving towards farmer interests
New Russian legislation in support of farming is in its "initial step" of development.
October 30 , 2012
Apples lead fruit imports in Central America but not consumption
Apple imports to Central America have grown significantly, although the region still prefers bananas.
October 30 , 2012
Canada invests in marketing for innovative organic farming
Canada is pushing to give its organic foods a competitive edge on the international market.
October 29 , 2012
U.K. study links bumblebee decline to pesticide exposure
A study has shown exposure to two pesticides can reduce the lifespan or foraging behavior of bumblebees.
October 24 , 2012
European Union introduces new sprout production rules
The European Union has responded to last year's E. coli outbreak with a set of new rules for sprout growing.
October 16 , 2012
FAO hopes world hunger levels will halve by 2015
Global hunger levels have dropped significantly but FAO chief, José Graziano Da Silva believes more can be done.
October 11 , 2012
