Argentina sends first pears to mainland China

In April it was apples to India and now it's pears for China. Argentina is on a roll with inaugural fruit shipments to Asia.

May 13 , 2015

Mexican organic producer "reforms" ex-cartel members via agriculture

A Yucatan-based company that is developing organic dragon fruit and pineapple projects is giving back to the community in a rather unique way.

May 13 , 2015

Social responsibility "acculturated" U.S. consumers, says Silbermann

PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann says those eschewing the social responsibility movement should immediately get prepared.

May 12 , 2015

Colombian authorities to review glyphosate use

After a WHO-affiliated March report determined a widely used herbicide was "probably carcinogenic", the product is now under scrutiny in Colombia.

May 11 , 2015

Lower German fruit prices bite into BayWa profits in Q1

Profits fell by more than half for German produce company BayWa in the first quarter but the group is optimistic for the months ahead.

May 08 , 2015

Smooth Jazz apple transition for Europe with NZ season underway

While hailstorms have affected New Zealand's apple volumes, Enzafruit is upbeat for a positive 2015 campaign in Europe.

May 07 , 2015

Southern Chilean port gears up for new USDA inspection site

Chile's southern port of Coronel has witnessed exponential growth in fruit exports in recent years, and is about to receive a boost for the U.S. market.

May 07 , 2015

Russia blocks large Polish apple shipment in transit from Belarus

Blocked produce shipments close to the 200MT mark are fast becoming the norm for Russia's agricultural watchdog.

May 07 , 2015

Italy: Kiku Variety Management branches out with Serbian partner

An Italian variety management company is now licensing Crimson Snow apple production to Serbian grower Agrounija.

May 06 , 2015

NZ scientists test biological options to tackle Psa

While kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows some resistance to antibiotics, New Zealand researchers have made a breakthrough in biological controls.

May 05 , 2015