Post Archive
Two new peach varieties released in Argentina
Buenos Aires peach growers will now have access to two early season varieties with good coloring and texture.
December 23 , 2014
Former Zespri employee files charges against company
An ex-Zespri manager incarcerated China is sueing the marketer under the Employment Relations Authority.
December 22 , 2014
EC to claim back €102M from members for improper CAP spending
The European Commission will recover money from three states who 'unduly' spent agricultural policy funds.
December 22 , 2014
Millions of sterile fruit flies released in Croatian citrus orchards
A project on Croatian farms that uses barren fruit flies to reduce populations is going 'extremely well'.
December 22 , 2014
U.S.: Gladstone set to acquire 331-acre California strawberry farm
A large U.S. real estate investor won the right at a public auction to buy a strawberry farm for US$17 million.
December 22 , 2014
Work to begin on controversial US$50B Nicaragua Canal
Work on the inter-oceanic Nicaraguan canal is expected to begin today, despite widespread protests.
December 22 , 2014
AgriNurture sells stake in southern Philippines banana plantation
A Philippine agricultural group has sold its share in a banana plantation, which will now be a sourcing partner.
December 19 , 2014
U.K.: Tesco & Asda react to calls for more fairtrade fruit
British shoppers have 'bombarded' Asda and Tesco with more than 100,000 emails calling for the retailers to sell 100% fairtrade bananas.
December 19 , 2014
Costa Rica grants environmental approval for APM Terminals project
A US$1 billion port project in Costa Rica has been given the green light by environmental authorities.
December 19 , 2014
Exports drop 45% for Peruvian banana group
Disease woes look set to slash exports by 45% this year for a northern Peruvian organic banana group.
December 19 , 2014
