Editor's Choice
"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
U.S. National Mango Board campaign changes "Ataulfo" to "Honey"
The word "Ataulfo" has proven a mouthful to pronounce for many U.S. retailers and consumers.
March 03 , 2017
China: Shenzhen Kondarl to acquire Australian avocado orchards
The company said the deal had not yet been finalized but involved hundreds of hectares of avocado orchards in Western Australia.
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
Total Produce, T&G raise stakes in Oppy
Oppy described the increased links with the two companies as forming an "unprecedented global supply chain".
March 02 , 2017
U.S.: Limoneira buys majority stake in Chilean citrus grower
The investment is more than three times its initial Chilean investment in citrus packer Rosales in 2014.
February 27 , 2017
Florida court orders crewleader to pay US$3.5M in forced labor damages
The CIW claims this is the ninth forced labor operation brought to justice by its anti-slavery program.
February 27 , 2017
January stats signal tough markets for Chilean fresh fruit exports
Volume rose substantially while value fell as average prices dropped by a quarter.
February 24 , 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
Eat 10 daily portions of fruit and veg for a longer life, scientists claim
Millions of premature deaths could be prevented if people were to ramp up consumption of certain fruits and vegetables, according to new research.
February 24 , 2017
