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U.S.: POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola Co begins

POM Wonderful has alleged a Coca Cola-owned pomegranate-blueberry "Flavored Blend" is misleading.
April 22 , 2014

Colombia prepares for renewed farm strikes

Colombian farmers say the government has failed to fulfill its promises from last year's strikes.
April 22 , 2014

U.S.: Pacific Organic to import first Peruvian organic pomegranate arils

Pacific Organic expects to make another breakthrough in its produce offering with the first imports of organic Peruvian pomegranate arils.
April 21 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: the good and bad news about driving consumption

Lisa Cork questions how produce marketers are selling their product in light of a recent U.K. health study.
April 21 , 2014

Collaboration key to contain Panama Disease comeback

In the fight against Panama Disease Tropical Race 4, Gianluca Gondolini of the World Banana Forum reminds traders that prevention is better than cure.
April 21 , 2014

India: govt cold storage scheme to boost Maharashtra produce industry

The Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board explains a new program to build four cold storage centers.
April 21 , 2014

U.S.: Vermont moves to become first state with GMO labeling

Proponents of Vermont's GMO labeling law are confident the bill will reach full enactment.
April 21 , 2014

Study predicts "explosive" growth for Chinese banana powder market

China may only account for a small fraction of the world's banana powder, but the industry is set for buoyant growth.
April 21 , 2014

Study to reveal antioxidant properties of Chilean blueberries

A new study will evaluate the nutrional benefits of Chilean blueberries in fresh and processed forms.
April 21 , 2014

U.S.: open source seed program keeps varieties in public domain

A University of Wisconsin pledge will maintain 29 vegetable and grain varieties open for public use.
April 17 , 2014