Post Archive
Monsanto stands behind US$45B offer for Syngenta
Monsanto appears unswayed by Syngenta's rejection of its takeover offer in a bid to form the world's largest crop protection and seed group.
May 11 , 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
Syngenta snubs Monsanto's takeover bid
Swiss multinational Syngenta has rejected an 'unsolicited preliminary approach' from Monsanto to acquire the company.
May 08 , 2015
Chilean blueberry export values overcome dramatic price falls
In a record year for volumes with many challenges in markets, Chile's blueberry export values grew slightly in 2014-15.
May 08 , 2015
Suspension for EU-bound Ugandan pepper exports
One Ugandan says "enough is enough" when it comes to rogue companies shipping contaminated produce.
May 08 , 2015
PMA invites Mexican produce industry to join 'eat brighter' campaign
PMA's Nancy Tucker says the group's healthy eating initiative with Sesame Street is 'an incredible opportunity to make a difference in this world.'
May 08 , 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
Land reform regulation bill threatens world's second-largest banana exporter
After passing the US$1 billion mark for banana exports last year, Philippine growers could be deterred from further investment if a House Bill that threatens contract security is passed.
May 08 , 2015
Aldi Australia responds to supplier misconduct allegations
One of the retailers named in a recent Four Corners report into migrant farmworker maltreatment is currently investigating the suppliers mentioned.
May 07 , 2015
Please report poor treatment and wage violations, says Citrus Australia
In the wake of the Four Corners report on some labor contractors' dodgy practices, Citrus Australia has urged people to report any incidents of abuse.
May 07 , 2015
