Kenya prepares small farmers to reach Europe

Pesticide residue concerns have pushed Kenya's plant service to focus on safety to reach export markets.

April 02 , 2014

U.S.: online platform takes dirty work out of buying local

Online buying platform Local Dirt aims to make it as easy as possible for U.S. retailers to find and buy local.

April 01 , 2014

The new American chestnut: restoring native forests

Devastated by blight, the iconic American chestnut is regaining old ground with a new hybrid.

March 31 , 2014

Market access and anti-corruption at PMA Fresh Connections: China

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts were among the hottest topics discussed in China last week.

March 28 , 2014

U.S.: Felix takes ethylene management from field to warehouse

A Felix Instruments device brings greater precision to the fruit and vegetable ripening process.

March 28 , 2014

Australian almonds to hit record production

As the world's second largest grower of almonds, Australia has engaged in marketing campaigns to help find a home for extra production.

March 27 , 2014

EU bans Indian mangoes, eggplant

EU members moved to ban five Indian fresh produce categories, effective until the end of 2015.

March 26 , 2014

PMA Fresh Connections China: the future of e-commerce

E-commerce offers tremendous growth and import opportunities in China, said panelists at PMA Fresh Connections.

March 26 , 2014

Canada: British Columbia targets sales growth for greenhouse produce

British Columbia hopes to win over local and international markets with a growing greenhouse vegetable sector.

March 26 , 2014

NZ: Zespri expects China kiwifruit growth this season

Zespri is on the cusp of signing a new importer in China, where executive Simon Limmer looks at the season ahead.

March 24 , 2014