Published: Jun 21, 2012

BrightFarms has entered into an agreement to supply local produce including lettuce, tomato, and herb varieties to A&P’s family of stores.

Published: Jun 19, 2012

Life today is fast-paced, and to keep fit, one has to consume nutritious food. India isn't immune to this positive trend either, and the proof of the fact is the numerous ready-to-eat foods, healthy snacks and confectionery brands that have mushroomed in

Published: Jun 15, 2012

As the temperature soars, so does the popularity of the King of Fruits. This time of the year, it's never perfect without mangoes and there is no better way to celebrate and indulge in mango fever than the Mango Festival at Ramee Grand, Pune.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

Vegetable processor McCain Australia is slashing the price it pays to its contract growers, and grower, let by the Victorian Farmer’s Federation are accusing McCain of bullying tactics.

Published: Jun 14, 2012

Fruit processing firm SPC Ardmona plans to invest A$90m ($89.13m) to upgrade its cannery in Goulburn Valley, Shepparton, Australia.

Published: Jun 14, 2012

Bayer CropScience has entered into an agreement to acquire the watermelon and melon seed business of Abbott & Cobb, a privately-held seed company headquartered in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, US.

Published: Jun 13, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

French cranberry specialist, Pharmatoka, has been granted a traditional herbal medicine status in Malaysia for its Urell supplement set to spark business across Southeast Asia, according to the firm’s owner.

Published: Jun 13, 2012

US-based canned fruits and vegetables processor Seneca Foods has reported a decline of 36.3% in net income to $11.3m for the year ended 31 March 2012, compared to $17.7m for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2011.

Published: Jun 09, 2012

US Food company Del Monte Foods has completed the acquisition of the assets of bankrupt Snokist Growers, a Yakima, Washington-based fruit processing cooperative.

Published: Jun 08, 2012 By: Amy Brown

To meet the demand from almost 70% of their customers for more home-grown produce, Coles has announced a series of local-sourcing roadshows.

Published: Jun 06, 2012 By: Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a watermelon extract may help reduce moderately elevated blood pressure in obese middle-aged adults, suggests a new study.

Published: Jun 05, 2012

Greenpeace has welcomed the Federation of Tamil Nadu Rice Mill Owners & Paddy – Rice Dealers Association's demand to safeguard rice.

Published: Jun 04, 2012

The Philippines agricultural department plans to upgrade the fruit packaging facilities in the country, to ensure that the produce meets export standards.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Flavanol-rich lemon and black chokeberry juice could help treat neurodegenerative diseases as a nutritive and health-promoting product, according to Spanish researchers claiming ‘very promising’ results in a new study.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Cherries are on their way to 'superfruit' status, according to Innova Market Insights. The research firm says cherries featured in 7% of juice drink launches in 2011 - up from 4% five years earlier.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Most of the canned foods offer essential nutrients and are less expensive compared to the fresh, frozen and dried counterparts, according to a study titled 'Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Beans and Fish Provide Nutrients at a Lower Cost Compared to Fresh, Fro

Published: May 31, 2012

A study presented May 30 at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in San Francisco suggests drinking tart cherry juice may provide a benefit by reducing inflammation among women with osteoarthritis.

Published: May 28, 2012

Life today is fast-paced, and to keep fit, one has to consume nutritious food.

Published: May 26, 2012

Replying to the concerns raised by the areca nut growers and other stakeholders, Anup K Pujari, director general of foreign trade, has said that Public Notice No.112 issued on May 15, 2012 is actually to help the areca nut growers.

Published: May 26, 2012

Sresta Natural Bioproducts leading organic brand 24 Letter Mantra has now developed mango juice to coincide with the summer and give juice lovers a totally new and wholesome experience in taste, quality ingredients and health.