U.S.: Alliance for Food and Farming attacks publication of 'Dirty Dozen' produce list

"If EWG truly cares about public health, it will stop referring to popular produce items that kids love as “dirty” and move toward positive, science based information that reassures consumers and promotes consumption," says Teresa Thorne.

March 10 , 2017

U.S.: Researchers find steam makes melons safer than conventional treatments

An ARS scientists say the technique can also save companies time and money, and is now expanding the research to other crops.

March 10 , 2017

Brown rot-causing pathogen detected in Aussie nectarines, say Chinese authorities

The head of Summerfruit Australia says the claims are unsubstantiated and that Australian authorities were never informed of the alleged incident.

March 10 , 2017

U.S.: California company to debut shipping container farm at Texas festival

Local Roots is planning to make quarterly tours around the U.S. throughout 2017, with stops at schools, corporate campuses, restaurants, and festivals.

March 09 , 2017

South Africa: Avocado auction shows exorbitant demand for Maluma trees

In an event aimed at testing the waters for demand for the limited trees available, a grower was willing to pay almost 12 times the normal sale price.

March 08 , 2017

U.S.: Equal Exchange draws "introspective view" on global supply chain

The U.S. company saw its banana and avocado sales soar 37% during 2016 year-on-year.

March 08 , 2017

Chilean company to propagate Yello apples following quarantine release

The Yello apple brand was launched last November in Italy, and a Chilean company now expects to produce its first fruit in three years' time.

March 08 , 2017

Innovation: Edipeel prolongs fruit shelf life, reduces spoilage

Using plant waste from fruit and vegetable production, Apeel Sciences has found a way to further the freshness and shelf life of the crops themselves.

March 07 , 2017

Shoppers need significant discount to justify ugly produce purchases, study finds

An international survey looked at ugly produce preferences at retail and online, and the difference between U.S. and European consumers was stark.

March 07 , 2017

Argentina: What lies behind San Miguel's US$50M capital raising plans?

In a bid to fund its ambitious expansion plans, the Argentine-based citrus multinational will be offering new investors up to a 9.46% shareholding in the company.

March 06 , 2017