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

U.S.: Washington asparagus harvest underway

Despite a national decline in U.S. asparagus farming, a Washington company is working to increase acreage.

April 17 , 2014

Brazil plans organic food promotions for World Cup

An upcoming organic campaign in Brazil would promote sustainable eating to soccer fans at the World Cup.

April 17 , 2014

Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges

Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.

April 17 , 2014

Opinion: how to win the claim game

Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.

April 17 , 2014