Apartheid citrus documentary airs in Ireland

A new documentary looks at how young Dublin retail workers took action against the injustices of racial segregation in South Africa in the 1980s.

July 25 , 2014

U.S. and Mexico pledge to strengthen produce safety

A new deal between Mexico and the U.S. includes several measures aimed at increasing the safety of produce items traded between the two countries.

July 24 , 2014

U.S. organic company says debate should not focus on health benefits

The CEO of Organics Unlimited agrees with criticism of a recent study, saying you can't "compare apples to apples".

July 24 , 2014

Naturipe opens largest berry processing plant in Southeast U.S.

MBG Marketing continues to expand its blueberry processing and distribution capacity with a new facility in Georgia.

July 23 , 2014

South African govt responds to CBS interception in Europe

A South African government department has emphasized its focus on compliance following the interception of fruit with citrus black spot (CBS) in Europe.

July 23 , 2014

EU members call for sanctions against Russia

The EU is looking to put tougher sanctions on Russia in a bid to stop the flow of weapons into the Ukraine.

July 22 , 2014

China: Goodfarmer to develop produce "multinational" status, says Liu Zijie

Shandong Goodfarmer's president talks about Ecuadorian bananas, Zespri kiwifruit and creating a new Latin American company.

July 22 , 2014

U.S.: new Bolthouse Farms snacks to target "maximum kid craveability"

After making waves with its baby carrots, Bolthouse Farms is taking junk food head on again with a new line of fruit and vegetable snacks and smoothies for kids.

July 21 , 2014

U.S. West Coast port talks take a short break

Contract negotiations for workers from 29 West Coast ports are on hold until Wednesday so the union can attend to other matters.

July 21 , 2014

First CBS interception in Europe "disappointing" for South African citrus growers

South Africa no longer has a clean sheet on citrus black spot this year, and an expert is investigating the farm in question.

July 21 , 2014