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North America

US: Supply-demand game costs apple growers
Although on the whole, this year’s crop of apples are well-coloured and sized up well, market prices are down 17 per cent from last year at this time.And, last year was not one of the better years in terms of prices, commented Adrian Abbott, of B.C. Tree Fruits, which markets most of the valley’s apple..... 0 comments

US: Pistachio harvest yields good quality nuts this year
Pistachios by the hundreds rained down on the heads of Dayana Garcia, Yaneth Romero, Ramon Camacho and Pablo Garcia at Big Al’s Pistachio Farms in Newberry Springs on Thursday.The four pickers dislodged the nuts from the treetops, gathered them up in big blue tarps and poured them in wooden boxes designed to..... 0 comments

US: PuriCore Q3 Interim Management Statement
PuriCore , the life sciences company focused on developing andcommercializing proprietary, green solutions that safely, effectively, andnaturally kill infectious pathogens without causing harm to human health or theenvironment, today issues an Interim Management Statement covering thethree-month and..... 0 comments

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US: Seneca Foods reports sales up $21.6 million and earnings up $21.2 million for the six months ended September 26, 2009
Seneca Foods Corporation is pleased to report that net sales for the six months ended September 26, 2009 increased from last year by $21.6 million, or 4.1%, to $553.7 million. The increase in sales is attributable to increased selling prices/improved sales mix of $45.8 million partially offset by a sales..... 0 comments

US: Leafy green growers voice NLGMA support
The overall goal of the NLGMA is to increase food safety from ‘farm to fork.’ Agreement rules would govern the production and handling of U.S. grown and imported leafy greens.Television attorney Perry Mason would be proud of the crucial testimony and meticulous cross-examination during the USDA-Agricultural..... 0 comments

Canada: Garlic farmer uses compost harvested from invasive plants at Carding Mill Pond
While others are completing their harvesting, Sudbury resident Michael O’Connor is just beginning to get his crop in the ground. Fall is planting season for garlic, and O’Connor is planting his new garlic field off Dutton Road (the field runs along the northwest side of Carding Mill Pond). He expects to have..... 0 comments

US: Rotary clubs selling Idaho potatoes
More than 600 boxes of Idaho potatoes have arrived in the area, kicking off one of the year’s primary fundraisers for both the Kellogg and Wallace Rotary Clubs.“It’s the only time to get Idaho potatoes,” Bob Stovern of the Kellogg Rotary Club said.Members of the associations sell the popular vegetable, he..... 0 comments

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US: Minnesota farmers host USDA beginning farmer grant announcement
Program to 'make sure beginning farmers and ranchers have access to the resources they need to succeed,' official saysIt's not going to be easy.That's one of the first things Lisa and Eric Klein tell young people who want to farm when they come to their workshop on direct marketing.More than a decade ago,..... 0 comments

US: Governor approves program to protect citrus nurseries
A bill to create a state-run program to protect citrus nurseries from diseases has been signed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.SB 140, by Sen. Ellen Corbett, D-San Leandro, requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to create a Citrus Nursery Stock Cleanliness Program. The program would protect..... 0 comments

US: Harry & David Holdings, Inc. reports first quarter fiscal 2010 results
Harry & David Holdings, Inc., announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2009.Net sales for the 13-week period ended September 26, 2009 decreased 12.1% to$46.3 million, compared to $52.6 million for the same period last year. During the first fiscal quarter, we..... 0 comments

Pomegranate extracts treat diseases of inflammation
Emerging research continues to strengthen the evidence that pomegranate extracts can be used to treat chronic inflammation, and the diseases that go along with it.Short-term inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation has been linked to a number of diseases including heart disease,..... 0 comments

Sweeten your day the healthy way with Crispy Green's New Apples & Strawberries FruitziO
Crispy Green Inc., the maker of Crispy Green premium Crispy Fruit and FruitziO freeze-dried fruit snacks, today unveiled Apples & Strawberries FruitziO, the newest addition to the FruitziO product line.Kids want the stuff that tastes good. Parents want the stuff that's good for them. Apples &..... 0 comments

US: Florida growers develop Redland Raised logo
Florida grower-shippers are using a new brand to call attention to their winter produce for in-state consumers.Miami-Dade County agricultural manager Charles Lapradd and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services developed the Redland Raised logo to promote produce grown in the Redlands..... 0 comments

USDA announces funding for beginning farmer programs
Officials at USDA announced this week the distribution of $17 million in funding through the 2009 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, according to a USDA release.The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) is a competitive grants program administered by the National Institute..... 0 comments

USDA funding sweet potato chip
The US Department of Agriculture is funding genomics research into sweet potatoes that could help plant breeders develop new varieties, and has awarded $120,000 to support a post-graduate research position.Conducted by the Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Unit of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service,..... 0 comments

US: Nogales fall season in full swing with produce from Sonora
(The Produce News)The Nogales, AZ, produce deal is often thought of primarily as a winter deal out of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. But Sonora, the state immediately north of Sinaloa that borders Arizona, has a heavy production in various commodities during the fall season and was in full swing when The Produce..... 0 comments

US: Challenging year for peanut production
Next year, they’ll grow another one.“We’ve been in peanuts all my life,” said Grissom, who farms on his own, but in close cooperation with his father, brother and son in Gaines County, Texas. “Our acreage this year is not down from 2007 or 2008. Producing peanuts is what we do so cutting back is not an..... 0 comments

California LGMA report shows strong audit growth
The second annual report from the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement shows the number of audits during 2008-09 jumped 51%.During the past year, California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors performed 641 audits, compared to 424 audits during the group’s first year of operation, according..... 0 comments

Central America

Jamaica: New citrus disease found in St Catherine
The Agriculture Ministry has detected a new disease in St Catherine that could wipe out the $3.7 billion citrus industry if it is not properly managed.The disease called Citrus Greening has been found on properties in Bog Walk, St Catherine.Dr Lisa Myers-Morgan, Senior Research Director in the Agriculture..... 0 comments

Cuba: Subsidized potatoes dropped from ration book
The government has eliminated potatoes from the subsidized basket of food purchased under the ration card in the capital.Before the change, effective Nov. 1, residents could buy four pounds of subsidized potatoes. Now, they cost 150 percent more than they did before.The government has given signs that it..... 0 comments

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South America

Venezuela inflation slows in October on bolivar gains
Venezuelan monthly inflation slowed in October as imported food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco costs eased after the bolivar strengthened in the unregulated parallel currency market.Consumer prices rose 2.1 percent in October from the previous month, compared with the 2.6 percent rise in September,..... 0 comments

Oceania

AU: Fruit-packing grant to boost jobs
Tropical Fruit World will create five new jobs after receiving $1 million from the New South Wales government.Duty MLC for Tweed Amanda Fazio announced the funding yesterday to help expand the Duranbah facilities.“This Regional Business Development Scheme will help this family-owned company invest the $1..... 0 comments

Industry faces sustainable soil health challenge head on
The Northern Rivers is a beautiful area and we must manage our environment carefully. Soil health and care is the foundation of sustainable farming.This years’ SoilCare Expo is on at the Wollongbar Research Station, Tuesday, November 10. The event is expected to attract at least 500 farmers and soil..... 0 comments

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AU: Fruit trees flowering earlier
Climate change has forced some citrus varieties in the Sunraysia to flower two weeks earlier than normal during the past decade, researchers have observed.But it's the likelihood of more frequent extreme temperatures - not general warming and the earlier onset of spring - that growers should fear, experts..... 0 comments

Africa

SA: Woolworths changes the way fresh produce is grown
Woolworths, together with its produce farmers, is pioneering a new way of farming fresh produce that improves soil and plant health, preserves scarce water resources and promotes biodiversity. In initial trials, yields and quality have been more consistent, while water, herbicide, pesticide and fertiliser..... 0 comments

World

SunOpta announces third quarter 2009 results
SunOpta Inc., a leading global company focused on natural, organic and specialty foods and natural health products, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars and results are reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, except where..... 0 comments

Reed's Inc. announces record date for rights offering
Reed's Inc., maker of the top-selling sodas in natural food stores nationwide, announced today that the Company has set the close of trading on the NASDAQ Exchange on November 13, 2009 as the record date for its previously announced rights offering of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.Under the terms of..... 0 comments

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Europe

France: Bonduelle upbeat as turnover rises
French vegetable group Bonduelle today (5 November) reaffirmed its full-year outlook as it posted a 4% jump in first quarter sales. 0 comments

UK: East Malling scientist Professor Jerry Cross endorses GM crops
A leading scientist at East Malling Research (EMR) has endorsed genetic modification (GM) technologies -- claiming that a new scab-resistant form of Gala that has been developed in Switzerland could one day "occur in the collection at Brogdale".Entomologist Professor Jerry Cross, speaking at last week's EMR..... 0 comments

Denmark: Maersk boss warns over state bailouts
Maersk Line chief executive Eivind Kolding has warned that state bailouts of shipping lines could delay a very necessary restructuring of the container shipping industry.Mr Kolding told Lloyd’s List that opposition to state bailouts for shipping lines was a matter of principle.“Market forces cannot get a..... 0 comments

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Poland: Golden Delicious cheaper than last year
The first lots of Golden Delicious appeared on the wholesale market but prices are rather low – only to 0.80 PLN (0.19 euro)/kg.Last year in the corresponding time the price of these apples was over 1.00 PLN (0.23 euro)/kg. Low prices are a result of very low export to Russia, where Golden Delicious is very..... 0 comments

Poland: enough supply and stable prices of carrot
On the wholesale market the supply of carrot is sufficient. Prices of carrots are rather stable and depend only on the quality.On Thursday, November 5, the prices of good quality washed carrots were from 0.50 PLN (0.12 euro)/kg. The maximum prices (0.70 – 0.80 PLN (0.16-0.19 euro)/kg) was noted for carrot..... 0 comments

Europe production of stone fruits 2009
EU-27 production of peaches and nectarines in season 2009/10 is estimated at 4.2 million MT.Favorable weather conditions during blooming and maturation resulted in a slight harvest increase for the EU-27 as compared to the previous year.Quality is reported as good in most Member States.Total cherry..... 0 comments

Poland: Season for imported tomatoes will start soon
Season of domestic tomatoes is ending.Importers predict that in one week or two they can start trading in imported tomatoes.Meanwhile, on Wednesday, November 4 the price of domestic tomatoes was 10 PLN (2.34 euro)/carton 6 kg (size B) and 12-13 PLN (2.81-3.04 euro)/carton 6 kg (size BB).However the prices of..... 0 comments

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Netherlands: Research shows that cauliflower is largely eaten all the year round
Price, freshness, taste and texture are the most important factors when choosing a cauliflowerAccording to research conducted during Syngenta’s Open Field Demo Days in the Netherlands, most consumers eat cauliflower all the year round. Both small and large heads are popular, but it is bought less as..... 0 comments

Asia

Gulf CGA latest to endorse new citrus research order
The Gulf Citrus Growers Association this week joined most other Florida citrus grower groups in urging its members to vote yes in an upcoming grower referendum that would create a new citrus research order. Southeast AgNet's Ernie NeffSoutheast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the group’s action in LaBelle. He..... 0 comments

India: Turmeric may help offer treatments for colon cancer, psoriasis, alzheimer's
Curcumin, an ingredient commonly found in yellow curry, is being viewed as a promising disease-fighter. Scientists are working on developing nano-sized capsules containing the curry ingredient in an effort to improve its absorption and effectiveness in the body.Curcumin is a potent antioxidant found in the..... 0 comments

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India: State plans cold chain for Rs 100 cr
Farmers in Karnataka need not throw their produce on the road any more when they don’t get the right price as the state-owned agri produce export agency, Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing & Export Corporation Limited (Kappec), is setting up a chain of fruit and vegetable processing units at..... 0 comments

China: Owner of "king of bananas" rewarded at fair
A bunch of 130-cm bananas was recently termed the "king of bananas" at an agricultural fair in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province, last week. The bananas, which weigh 126.5 jin (63.25 kg), are the heaviest to have ever been witnessed in the southern metropolis, one of the major banana production bases in..... 0 comments

Turkey allows GMO to be imported
The legislation which allows the genetically modified organisms to be imported to Turkey has been issued. It is claimed to be a scandal by the Organization of Cultivation Engineers.The legislation about import, export, control and usage of the genetically modified organisms(GMO) which are aimed to be used as..... 0 comments

India: State yet to exploit cashew plantation potential
As one of the most important commercial plantation crops, cashew converts wastelands into ‘gold mines’. But Orissa is yet to realise its full potential.With more emphasis on horticultural crops and agro-based industries by the State Government after the poor employment generation by proposed industrial units..... 0 comments

Organic production in Turkey
Turkey starts to develop the organic production. The distribution of the products begins only now, but the marketing is done by the retail chains MIGROS and REAL in ANKARA , ISTANBUL and IZMIR. In regard to production and export, real advances are being done. Mr Taner Bugay, from company Tarek Tarimsal,..... 0 comments

Retail

• Belgium: Delhaize raises FY outlook after 3Q profit surge
• Mosmart may bid for Carrefour's Russian business
• US: Costco same store sales rise 5% in Oct.
• UK: Sainsbury's to build new store in Morecambe
• Wal-Mart Comes to India
• Russia: X5 Retail Group greenlighted to acquire Paterson
• US: Dillard's, Inc. reports October sales results
• UK: Tesco trade briefing 2010
• US: Whole Foods Market reports fourth quarter results

Economy

• Irish economy to grow 2-3 pct in 2011
• Taiwan's CPI falls again
• Venezuela inflation slows in October on bolivar gains
• Dutch consumer price inflation rises in October
• Aussie dollar set for weekly gain as RBA raises growth outlook
• Swiss CPI continues to Fall in October
• US dollar and Japanese yen advances as most Asian stocks fall

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