Bayer CropScience to expand food chain partnership in Asia

India is already the leading partner in a Bayer sustainable agriculture facilitation program, and now the German company aims to expand its footprint in China.

March 16 , 2016

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

U.S.: 'Imperfect' produce to make April debut at Whole Foods

The move comes amid debate over food waste from fruits and vegetables that don't meet aesthetic standards.

March 10 , 2016

China halts kiwiberry imports

A revision of the scientific definition of kiwiberry has led Chinese authorities to ban imports of the fruit as of yesterday.

March 09 , 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