Australian scientists to tackle GM negativity

Australian researchers believe an alternative method could help shift negative public perceptions about GMOs.

March 04 , 2014

PMA Fresh Connections to link more nations in 2014

From Shanghai to Pretoria to Sao Paulo, two PMA execs cover a string of Fresh Connections events in the pipeline.

March 03 , 2014

Spanish researchers develop antioxidant-rich oranges

Spanish scientists have developed a golden-colored orange with much higher antioxidant rates in juice than traditional varieties.

February 28 , 2014

NZ: positive results for Seeka, T&G in 2013

Two of New Zealand's leading produce players have notched good results for the 2013 calendar year.

February 27 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.

February 27 , 2014

Golden, not yellow: a new category for Opal apples in Europe

With pilot trials now in South Africa and New Zealand, we take a look at the potential for Opal apples in Europe.

February 27 , 2014

Don't let fumigation fool you, Chile still has plenty of organic blueberries

Naturipe Farms' Robert Verloop describes how a variety of options has helped partially offset the impacts of U.S. fumigation rules for Chilean blueberries.

February 26 , 2014

Farmworker advocates expect more of EPA pesticide standards

Farmworker Justice's Virginia Ruiz speaks about new EPA pesticide standards and what still needs to be done.

February 25 , 2014

Guatemalan baby banana grower aims for direct exports

A Chiquita baby banana supplier has launched its own brand to market a portion of volume.

February 25 , 2014

Sunburn sizzles Brazilian apple crop

Brazil will have fewer apples than expected to work with this season, but hopes are still high for a rise in exports.

February 24 , 2014