A NHS Lothian project discovered that bureaucratic issues as simple as using the wrong colour ink to complete paperwork, has meant that mothers on benefits were missing out on vouchers that can be exchanged for vitamins and healthy foods.
Back in September 2015, the Uzbekistan government tasked agricultural exporters with transporting fruits, potatoes, melons and grapes by railway and air transport only.
This month, 21 agriculture produce market committees (APMC) or market yards will be going online. According to government officials the digital platform will help farmers better market their produce across the state, rather than just in one place.
Coolum-based Sunfresh Marketing Co-operative has been finding the best price for its growers' produce for 21 years. According to deputy general manager Evan Heidemann
A piece of equipment called a spectrometer can provide information on the nutritional value and caloric content of a single food item, such as an apple.
Retailers and industry experts in South Africa say that the high price trend for potatoes is soon set to end. Last month, South Africa recorded its highest price increases for potatoes with a 10kg bag going up to R76.76 in Cape Town according to the lates
On March 17, at Potatoes USA's 44th Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Mike Pink of Mesa, WA, was elected Chairman of Potatoes USA. Pink is serving his fifth year on the Board.
Scientists from the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) have discovered a new viral disease in eggplant (brinjal) crops in a small village in the Karur district.
Members of European Parliament have accused Morocco of going over their export quota and consequently affecting the market price of tomatoes in Europe.
Recently, data from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics shows that from early 2016, the price of Chinese cabbage increased from 4.6 Yuan/kilo to 10.26 Yuan/kilo. Meanwhile, cabbage growers has stated that they barely are receiving a return on their
There’s a good supply of spinach coming from the Oxnard area, noted Don Hobson of Boskovich Farms, which has specialized in growing the leafy green for over 100 years.
The 2015/16 pear campaign was better than the previous one. Commercialisation is now coming to an end and the year will also be remembered for the good quality of the produce.
On the 17th of March, the fourth PMA Fresh Connections China, the annual forum organised by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), took place in Shanghai.
Although the containerisation in transport is continuing, the reefer market is going through a tough time. Yet Maersk is investing fully in this segment. Last year 30,000 reefer containers were added to fleet.
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers is very optimistic about the upcoming Washington and Oregon Cherry season. "Coming from last years reduced crop size we are anticipating large volumes of high quality Northwest Cherries this summer.
Instead of importing ingredients grown in the tropics, the Netherlands could start growing its own spices, flavors and aromas in greenhouses. To this end, ingredient supplier Intertaste is looking for business partners to start an Ingredient Farm.
Mexico’s sugar chamber says the domestic industry has enough of the sweetener made from cane to ship to the U.S., as more American buyers shift away from supplies made from beets.
U.S. grain stockpiles have climbed higher over the past month because of lower corn and wheat exports, according to analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal ahead of a closely watched crop report due Tuesday.
