Today's Headline

Canada signs Chinese cherry market access deal

Canadian government officials hope blueberries will follow a recent Chinese cherry market access deal.
June 19 , 2014

U.K. sensory study finds strawberries have 'happiest' association

British scientists are investigating the emotions associated with fruits, and our surroundings when we eat them.
June 19 , 2014

India: child deaths not connected to litchis, says NCDC

Some Indian districts have banned litchi sales, but scientists and growers say there is no link between the fruit and an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).
June 18 , 2014

Thai companies are "increasingly willing to engage", says Hall

Despite US$10 million in lawsuits hanging over his head, Andy Hall has returned to Thailand to continue working for the rights of abused migrant workers in the country's food export industries.
June 17 , 2014

Flavor and shelf life vital to future berry growth in U.K.

Execs from Angus Soft Fruits and BerryWorld talk shop about varietal development and raising winter consumption.
June 16 , 2014

Joyvio: ready-to-eat is the next move for Chinese blueberry industry

Joyvio's Dr. Jin Xixuan looks at some of the challenges of developing ready-to-eat fruit for the Chinese market.
June 16 , 2014

Brazil on pest alert for World Cup

Brazil's ANDEF has identified 350 pest threats to watch out for during the World Cup.
June 12 , 2014

U.S.: POM Wonderful responds to Supreme Court ruling against Coca Cola

A POM Wonderful spokesperson says today's legal win over Coca Cola brings greater assurances to consumers over food labeling.
June 12 , 2014

EU to allow more sovereign decisions on GMO restrictions

A European Environment Council agreement has upheld the rights of member states to ban or restrict genetically modified food crops.
June 12 , 2014

China: Tesco-CRE agreement marks strategic investment by both retailers

Retail analysts take an in-depth look at what a partnership may mean for Tesco and China Resources Enterprise.
June 12 , 2014