U.S.: FDA proposes new food safety rules and produce regulations

Proposed U.S. FDA rules would shift produce safety from reactionary to preventative, with greater burdens in store.

January 04 , 2013

Washington apple crop exceeding expectations, says Domex

Domex's Howard Nager takes a look at the core issues shaping this year's U.S. apple and pear crop.

January 04 , 2013

Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension

The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.

January 03 , 2013

Australian technology converts banana waste into electricity, fuel

An Aussie technology that converts bananas into energy could help harness fruit waste.

January 02 , 2013

2012 Year in Review - Second Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.

December 31 , 2012

U.S. East and Gulf Coast port strike averted

The ILA and the USMX have finally reached a truce to avoid disruptive strikes this weekend.

December 28 , 2012

2012 Year in Review - First Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal, we take a look at the issues and events that defined 2012 for the produce industry.

December 28 , 2012

Mexican company converts avocado waste into plastic

Mexico's Biofase is working to convert avocado seeds into 100% biodegradable plastic resins.

December 27 , 2012

Italy explores new Psa treatment for kiwifruit

Summerfruit's Giampaolo Dal Pane talks about a new fertilizer that could fight Psa.

December 26 , 2012

Australia to phase out citrus regulation

The Australian government will change rules that restrict who citrus exporters ship to in the U.S.

December 24 , 2012