Month: January 2016

European fruit growers could be able to export apples and pears to the United States later this year, the EU executive said on Saturday, following the publication of new U.S. rules. …

What role do vegetables play in meeting the nutritional needs of children? Do infants and toddlers consume enough vegetables to meet adequate energy and nutrient requirements for healthy growth and development? And if not, how can we ensure that very young children develop a taste for and reap the benefits of greater vegetable consumption? …

As required by state law, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is conducting a referendum among the state’s 4,000 commercial avocado growers to determine whether California Avocado Commission (CAC) operations should be re-approved and continued for the next five years. …

Focused on empowering manufacturers and retailers through rich and actionable data and analytics, Inmar announced today that it has acquired Chicago-based Willard Bishop. Together, the companies will deliver the industry’s most cohesive and complete access to consumer products data, analysis and insights.  …