Countries
Wild bee decline threatens U.S. crop production, study finds
The first study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they’re disappearing from areas like California’s Central Valley and the Mississippi River valley.
January 04 , 2016
Chilean grower sees kale potential
Kale has been gaining lots of ground in the U.S. over recent years, and now a farmer in Chile has started up his own production to supply the domestic market.
January 04 , 2016
The Packaging Pitch: Capitalizing on clean
Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at the "sea of confusing and conflicting information" in grocery aisles, and how the produce industry can benefit from the clean eating trend.
January 04 , 2016
Could smartphone sensor detect fruit freshness?
A licensing deal between an Australian university and Panorama Synergy may put an end to consumers accidentally buying unripe produce.
January 04 , 2016
Increased CO2 found to have altered plants' photosynthesis
After completing a seminal study, Swedish scientists say they have moved closer to better predicting future crop productivity.
January 04 , 2016
New tariff cuts kick in for Aussie ag exports to South Korea
A wide range of Australian crops are expected to benefit from a new round of Korean tariff cuts, including grapes, nuts and Brussels sprouts.
December 31 , 2015
El Niño shows no signs of waning, says NASA
NASA satellite images show a "striking resemblance" to the El Niño of 1997-98, with the weather phenomenon expected to bear down on the U.S. and possibly provide drought relief to California.
December 30 , 2015
Year 2015 in Review - Second Half
Going into 2016, how can the produce sector be more inclusive with the broader population?
December 29 , 2015
Year 2015 in Review - First Half
A labor dispute involving Driscoll's berry supplier Sakuma Farms was our most read story of 2015.
December 28 , 2015
Argentine blueberry exports slide 10% in "unusual" season
The head of The Argentinean Blueberry Committee believes the industry could gain access to the Chinese market in 2016.
December 24 , 2015
