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Brazil develops natural treatment for citrus greening

Brazilian researchers have teamed up to develop the nation's first natural pesticide against citrus greening.
November 01 , 2013

Dole merger vote approves acquisition by Murdock

Dole's merger deal with David Murdock finalizes today, transferring a majority share to the company CEO.
November 01 , 2013

Step-by-step traceability builds safety into Brazilian food chain

Traceability must be inclusive for all types of growers and protect the environment, according to Thomas Eckschmidt.
November 01 , 2013

Chile: Choapa blueberries look to Asia

A government initiative has helped five north-central Chilean blueberry growers band up to export their fruit.
November 01 , 2013

Dole brings major horticultural investment to Colombia

Dole Food Company will be launching the largest ag investment Colombia has seen in five years.
October 31 , 2013

Argentine researchers look for better, sturdier peaches

A breeding program in Argentina hopes to reduce frost damage to peaches.
October 31 , 2013

Sesame Street gives boost to fresh produce, free of charge

The friendly faces of Sesame Street's Elmo and Rosita will soon line produce aisles in the United States.
October 31 , 2013

U.K. packaging company expands into Mexico

Sirane Food Packaging has entered a deal with Mexico’s Jifkins to distribute its products in Central America.
October 31 , 2013

Indian car company shifts gears into banana business

India's Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch its own fruit brand which it plans to take global.
October 30 , 2013

Australian almond pricing sees boost from California drought

Australia's Select Harvests Limited has reported higher demand and prices for almonds.
October 30 , 2013