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NZ: positive results for Seeka, T&G in 2013

Two of New Zealand's leading produce players have notched good results for the 2013 calendar year.
February 27 , 2014

Core business focus props up Chiquita results in 2013

A net loss may not sound so positive, but Chiquita was US$389 million closer to breaking even last year compared to 2012.
February 27 , 2014

Challenging season ahead for South African pome fruit exporters

South African apple growers are dealing with the effects of hail and a European crop overhang.
February 27 , 2014

Golden, not yellow: a new category for Opal apples in Europe

With pilot trials now in South Africa and New Zealand, we take a look at the potential for Opal apples in Europe.
February 27 , 2014

British Farming Minister slams jobless for shunning farm work

British Farming Minister George Eustice has made controversial comments about the unemployed and farm labor.
February 27 , 2014

Taiwanese officials launch organic veggie scheme for schools

Taiwan is investing in organic vegetable consumption for kids to make agriculture healthier and safer.
February 27 , 2014

Bayer bets on new solution for Costa Rica's nematode woes

Bayer CropScience hopes a new green band nematicide will gain traction to support Costa Rica's banana industry.
February 27 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 8 - 2014

Local pear supplies began to hit markets in the U.S. and Europe, possibly complicating imports in week 8.
February 26 , 2014

Opinion: explaining the largest spike in blueberry prices in 10 years

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain digs deep into the data to assess the biggest price spike in recent blueberry history.
February 26 , 2014

Opinion: don't give up on Chilean blueberries yet

Fall Creek’s Cort Brazelton compares what Rocky Balboa and Chilean blueberries have in common.
February 26 , 2014