Syngenta takes legal action against EU over insecticide ban

A neonicotinoid ban in Europe has prompted legal action from a leading Swiss crop protection company.

August 27 , 2013

NZ: Zespri records positive results for SunGold kiwifruit

Zespri's Dan Mathieson discusses how the gold kiwifruit transition is faring in the company's key destination markets.

August 27 , 2013

Chinese market grows for Ecuadorian foods

Ecuadorian mangoes and pineapples could find a greater place in the Chinese market.

August 27 , 2013

Sierra Leone looks to become West Africa's ethical option

With a new marketing board, Sierra Leone hopes to set its agricultural exports apart in Europe and the U.S.

August 27 , 2013

U.S. tests experimental foam to take on avocado tree pest

ARS scientists are testing an alternative to insecticide spraying for treating ambrosia beetles in avocado trees.

August 27 , 2013

Strong Polish cherry demand continues, says co-op

Rajpol's Dominik Wozniak discusses a year of rising demand for Polish cherries abroad and at home.

August 27 , 2013

Hortifrut and Vitalberry finalize merger

The Hortifrut and Vitalberry merger means staff changes and a shift in company control.

August 26 , 2013

U.S.: California brewery puts avocado on tap

Angel City Brewery's Avocado Ale is a light, creamy brew made with 150 lbs. of Fuerte Avocado.

August 26 , 2013

Bing cherries lead social media mentions

Mentions for Bing cherries outpaced the Rainier variety on Twitter and Facebook.

August 26 , 2013

Australians support greater restrictions on foreign ownership of ag land

Surveys have shown Australian voters have a "marked" support for restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land.

August 26 , 2013