Peruvian pomegranates, figs edge closer to U.S. market access

There are high hopes in Peru that the first pomegranate shipment trials to the U.S. will take place this year.

March 15 , 2016

Australia: Strong showing for Queensland produce at Gulfood in Dubai

Avocado and plum growers were amongst the Queensland delegation that garnered attention at this year's Gulfood in the UAE.

March 14 , 2016

"China has not banned gold or green kiwifruit", says NZKGI

Amidst confusion in the industry, the country's grower body has emphasized there is nothing to worry about.

March 14 , 2016

China: High demand gives rise to greenhouse cherries

Greenhouse growers from the Chinese northern city of Dalian have benefited from a gap in cherry market supply.

March 14 , 2016

U.S.: Limoneira loss deepens in Q1

Lower lemon production in Arizona weakened sales in the first quarter, but CEO Harold Edwards is optimistic about prices and returns for the rest of 2016.

March 10 , 2016

Belgium: Shipping container urban farms bring food closer to home

A Belgian company is using second-hand shipping containers for food production, and has opened Europe's "largest automated farm".

March 09 , 2016

Chile to eliminate junk food from schools

All spaces selling food in Chilean schools will no longer be allowed to sell junk food as of June 27, while new laws will prohibit advertising unhealthy food to children under 14 years of age.

March 09 , 2016

U.S.: Ohio resident sues Dole over Listeria outbreak

Constance Georgostathis has taken Dole Fresh Vegetables to court, seeking damages over listeria-contaminated leafy greens that allegedly put her mother fell into a coma.

March 09 , 2016

U.S. Anjou pears gain heart-healthy certification

The U.S. pear industry will be pumping to a new beat thanks to a recent certification from the American Heart Association.

March 08 , 2016

U.S.: Calavo net income swells 20% in Q1

The avocado company's Renaissance Food Group delivered double-digit revenue growth despite a challenging environment.

March 08 , 2016