Cocaine found in Berlin banana boxes

Aldi supermarket staff in Berlin were given a surprise this week when they found cocaine in banana boxes.

January 08 , 2014

U.K. govt calls on consumers to buy local, ditch imports

A British government minister is set to give a speech rallying households to support local farmers.

January 07 , 2014

Indonesia to raise produce import quota volumes

The Indonesian government has more than doubled produce import quotas, but this is still half what volume once was.

January 07 , 2014

Chilean growers take govt to court over Peruvian avocado entry

Chile's new avocado industry leader has slammed the rigor of a pest risk analysis for Peruvian imports.

January 07 , 2014

Brazilian supermodel joins Rainforest Alliance board

Gisele Bündchen has joined the board of directors of a leading international certifier.

January 07 , 2014

Mexico expects new Asian citrus markets in 2014

An impending South Korea lime deal is one of a raft of new market openings slated by the Mexican government.

January 07 , 2014

U.S. remains in Korean organic market, for now

Newly implemented policy in South Korea almost left the U.S. out of the organic food market.

January 06 , 2014

Spanish avocados approved for U.S. import

Spain has been approved to send avocados to world's largest import market for the fruit.

January 06 , 2014

English soils suffer low pH levels

A survey by Natural England highlights the importance of nutrient planning for soil health.

January 06 , 2014

Chilean port of San Antonio renews work stoppages

Chile's port of San Antonio renewed strike action on Friday, citing ongoing labor conflict.

January 03 , 2014