FDA and CFIA to finalize food safety systems recognition

Two U.S. and Canadian public health organizations will work together to help make 'informed risk-based regulatory decisions'.

June 02 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland hit by fresh work stoppage accusation

The new contract between the West Coast port employer and worker union may have just been ratified, but the new dispatch process reportedly encountered trouble on Sunday.

June 02 , 2015

Zespri to push SunGold sales in North America

Zespri North America says it will be 'ramping up a multi-media campaign' in various markets starting in June.

June 02 , 2015

Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods

Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.

June 01 , 2015

Moldovan fruit farmers get US$12M boost from World Bank

Smallholder grape, apple and plum farmers in Moldova will benefit from grants that should compensate for half of last summer's lost profits.

June 01 , 2015

European Parliament backs plans to merge school fruit & milk schemes

An MEP says new rules aim to ensure that more is done in EU schools to provide better education on healthy eating.

May 29 , 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture

The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.

May 29 , 2015

"Planets realign" for recovery of Australian oranges to U.S. market

A weakening of the Australian dollar has contributed to an expected increase in U.S.-bound citrus shipments this campaign.

May 29 , 2015

Chile: Customs worker union reaches agreement to end strike

After a threat of a 'solidarity' strike by Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service union, customs operations will now return to normal.

May 29 , 2015

FAO partners with World Union of Wholesale Markets

Preventing and managing food waste are key goals of a recently announced alliance by the United Nation's agricultural arm.

May 29 , 2015