Coles will sell produce which has suffered cosmetic blemishes as a result of the heat, but whose eating quality is not affected, Australia’s second largest supermarket operator has advised. Coles...

The damage bill for fruit and vegetable growers in Victoria is estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, after a heatwave crippled the state last week. President of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s...

In line with growing health awareness and changing demographics, demand for fruits and vegetables is expected to increase in the long term, according to Rabobank’s recently published ‘North American...

Peer pressure is a barrier to many young men eating fruit and vegetables, according to new research. Many men fail to eat the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables, so NSW researchers Susan Dumbrell*...

Rules governing the size and shape of fruit and vegetables will be consigned to history after European Union Member States yesterday voted on Commission proposals to repeal specific marketing standards...

Scientists have discovered a new possible explanation for why people who eat more fruit and vegetables may gain protection against the spread of cancers, potentially leading to the creation of improved...

International media reports have cast doubt about the safety of certain fruit and vegetable products exported from China including Chinese mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes, and lettuce. There are concerns...

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd announces a voluntary recall of McCain Stir Fry Vegetables Pasta Alfredo with Sauce. The affected product was available to Independent retailers from January 11 2008. McCain...

Two meals of oily fish a week can do as much or more to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia as many of the so-called “smart” pills which claim to improve brain function, according...

A new report from independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that UK consumers are eating more fresh fruits and vegetables to meet their “five a day” target. Between 2002 and 2007,...