The silk road to fruit freshness

Tufts University researchers have found a biocompatible silk coating can help fruits can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration.

May 19 , 2016

U.S.: Orchard View expects greater cherry consistency in 2016

Thanks to a new Unitec sorting machine, the company expects an even stronger season at the retail level.

May 19 , 2016

U.K.: Samphire was the seaside's 'best kept secret'...until now

Historically few people have been able to try out samphire, a type of ‘sea asparagus’, because getting access to it was tough in many parts of the British Isles.

May 18 , 2016

Jungmeyer: "We need to have trade with Mexico"

FPAA president Lance Jungmeyer discusses the importance of new infrastructure and the Nogales produce industry's apprehension at what Donald Trump's policies might be if elected.

May 17 , 2016

Australian Govt to delay backpacker tax

The Federal Government will delay its introduction of the controversial 32.5% tax on temporary and seasonal agriculture workers.

May 16 , 2016

U.S. compost guidance changes could put organic sector in "chaos"

A legal challenge threatens to put the organic industry, both local growers and foreign suppliers, in deep compost.

May 16 , 2016

U.S.: Will Chiquita Brands leave New Orleans?

Almost two years after the multinational announced its move to the Big Easy, it has been speculated the arrangement may change.

May 13 , 2016

KNZ knocks back collaborative marketing proposals

The kiwifruit export regulator has reiterated its reasons following calls for consideration from the High Court.

May 13 , 2016

PMA, United Fresh to expand Joint Committee on Responsible Labor Practices

The boards of both groups believe the issue is a "critical discussion" the industry needs to have.

May 13 , 2016

Russia: Speculation mounts over more bans on Turkish fruit

A Rosselkhoznadzor representative has told Interfax the agency plans to ban imports of Turkish lemons, grapefruit and squash.

May 12 , 2016