"Immobilizing pests", ICB Pharma bio-tech to go global

Steeped in a family line descending from one of the fathers of modern thermochemistry, the Polish company's biological products are on-trend and have proven a hit with growers.

March 06 , 2017

Fresh produce drives Greenyard growth

Increased demand for the group's ripening experience is expected to continue boosting revenue.

March 06 , 2017

Cold weather a blessing in disguise for Spanish strawberries

The Freshuelva industry is also celebrating the growing relevance of locally developed varieties to reduce dependence on foreign programs.

March 03 , 2017

Organic certification under scrutiny for U.S. importer Pichuberry

A German certifier and a Colombia-based goldenberry grower-exporter allege their names were misused on organic documentation provided to a U.S. customer.

March 03 , 2017

Argentina: New table grape varieties developed for export

Similar to Chile, Argentina has a thriving wine industry on the other side of the Andes, yet to date its table grape sector has not taken off to the same degree.

March 02 , 2017

Kohlrabi the 'new star' in the salad bar, says Bejo Zaden

Representatives of the Dutch seed company discuss some of the hottest trends in the European vegetable space.

March 01 , 2017

Belgium: Growing under lights bolsters year-round strawberries at Hoogstraten

Co-generation has become common for the company in tomatoes, and now the practice is increasing for strawberry cultivation.

February 28 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals

The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.

February 22 , 2017