Post Archive
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
Argentine cherries reach Hong Kong market
Argentine cherry exports have been made more viable with the help of direct flights from Patagonia to international markets.
December 19 , 2014
USDA develops colored potato varieties
Three new healthy potato cultivars with red and purple flesh are now on sale in the U.S.
December 18 , 2014
Argentine pome fruit growers forecast earlier harvest
The Williams pear harvest in parts of Argentina will likely begin around a week earlier than normal.
December 18 , 2014
U.K.: Waitrose offers up Brazilian grape selection
Waitrose will stock various table grape varieties such as Sweet Mayabelle for the festive season.
December 18 , 2014
