Countries
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
Interesting demographics driving berry boom, says Driscoll's CEO
Driscoll's CEO J. Miles Reiter says different berries have supported each other in the category's growth.
October 11 , 2012
Greenscans launches multi-purpose produce app
Greenscans brings together a wide range of functions under one consumer-friendly smartphone produce app.
October 10 , 2012
Israeli grapefruit exports plug European supply gap
Israel's largest grapefruit grower says it has benefited from lack of South African fruit in Europe.
October 08 , 2012
Chiquita gains new CEO with strong turnaround track record
Chiquita's new CEO Edward F Lonergan is to lead a restructuring program aimed at boosting operating profits.
October 04 , 2012
New apple set to cause a ripple in Tesco's London stores
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a new raspberry tasting apple for sale in three U.K. stores.
October 04 , 2012
