Post Archive
Total Produce reveals strong growth in H1
Improved operational results, recent acquisitions and a small boost from currency translations helped Irish multinational Total Produce record positive results in the first half of 2015.
September 03 , 2015
South African citrus group enjoys positive U.S. export season
U.S. market conditions for soft citrus are reported to be very strong at the moment, amid a temporary 'shortage' of the fruit.
September 03 , 2015
Danish review claims ants control pests as well as pesticides
Chemical companies will be getting antsy if a recent Aarhus University study gains ground in crop protection.
September 03 , 2015
Colombian govt project helps farmers rebuild after conflict
Colombia's Land Restitution Unit has helped return more than 170,000 hectares of farmland to people displaced by armed conflict.
September 03 , 2015
USDA gives green light to second generation Innate potato
An Innate-branded potato that has been genetically modified for late blight resistance and reduced black spot bruising will now be evaluated by the EPA and the FDA.
September 03 , 2015
Brazil: Grupo JD to double table grape volumes
Brazil's biggest table grape grower has several hundred hectares of new varieties all coming into production for the 2015-16 season.
September 03 , 2015
Sterile insect technique to raise buyer confidence in Australian crops, says scientist
A new facility in Port Augusta will produce 50 million sterile fruit flies weekly to help South Australia keep its pest-free status.
September 03 , 2015
U.S.: Limoneira to buy more citrus orchards for US$15.1M
California-based citrus company Limoneira has entered an agreement to buy more San Joaquin Valley orchards, with an investment that is almost five times the level of a recent purchase in the area.
September 02 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 35, 2015
Peruvian avocado shipments to Europe as of week 35 are exceeding 2014 volumes, with higher average prices reported.
September 02 , 2015
Summerfruit Australia joins National Farmers' Federation
Australia's stonefruit growers are expected to benefit from their representative body joining a farmer group with more sway in Canberra.
September 02 , 2015
