Published: Aug 20, 2015

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the EU increased by 8% between January and May 2015 compared with the same period of 2014, totalling 5.5 million tonnes, while exports to third countries decreased by 18% during the same period, reaching 359,22

Published: Aug 20, 2015

Minister for Horticulture, Abdul Rehman Veeri has directed the horticulture department to go ahead with the establishment of two Centers of Excellence in two capital cities of the State. He said the elite Centers would come up at a cost of Rs 200 million

Published: Aug 20, 2015

Chilean cherry exports have had a sustained growth in the last three seasons. According to the Office of studies and agricultural policies (ODEPA), 103,000 tons were exported in the season that is coming to an end, double than what was exported in the 201

Published: Aug 20, 2015

The weather in South Africa has been great for the cultivation of pomegranates this year, according to Brent Geddes of Pomona.

Published: Aug 20, 2015

Georgian nuts are invading the European market and are fast becoming the country’s main agricultural export product.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

Egg and turkey prices in the US will surge more than expected this year as a result of the severe bird flu outbreak in the country.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

Growth in demand in Asia and the Middle East has seen the value of Australian vegetable exports increase by over five per cent since the 2013-14 financial year.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

Papua New Guinea has announced a ban on the import of more than ten different fruits and vegetables.

Published: Aug 18, 2015

The current state of supply chain for food and beverage industry in India represents a complex ecosystem linking millions of small participants including farmers, trade intermediaries, kirana shops, hawkers, unorganised food vendors, restaurants...

Published: Aug 17, 2015

Food banks across the country are seeing a rising demand for free groceries despite the growing economy, leading some charities to reduce the amount of food they offer each family.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

The U.S. potato industry likes to describe its product as "America's favorite vegetable." But the industry faces major challenges in maintaining that popularity, as well as great opportunities to increase foreign sales and consumption of spuds.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

The government has approved a three-year Export Promotion Policy banning overseas sell of items of everyday use like soybean oil, onions and garlic.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree that extends the list of countries that fall under Russian counter sanctions, he said at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, TASS reported.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

Italian food product exports towards the US and China have risen by 29% those to EU nations by 9.7%, according to the agricultural association Coldiretti.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

A team of Montana State University faculty members and graduate students has found that the quality of available produce at grocery stores is lower in rural areas compared to more urban areas.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

If a consumer wants fresh cut or processed mushrooms, he often has to make a choice based on compromises: processed mushrooms have a long shelf life but often contain salt and preservatives, and fresh cut mushrooms taste fresh but are perishable.

Published: Aug 17, 2015

“We will certainly be displaying blueberries and possibly apples,” says Eric Olshove with North Bay Produce. “Blueberries are our largest product in terms of value and we are seeing increased interest for blueberries in Asia.

Published: Aug 14, 2015

NatureSeal, Inc. focuses on extending shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. “The technology has been around for quite some time, but we continue to work on advancements and new introductions,” says Karen Murphy with NatureSeal.

Published: Aug 14, 2015

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree that extends the list of countries that fall under Russian counter sanctions, he said at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, TASS reported.

Published: Aug 13, 2015

The Republic of Angola will begin destroying 11 million eggs that have been imported illegally into the country.