OTC-Holland to invest in Burkina Faso's organic mango sector

The organic distributor's supplier expects to achieve "a huge qualitative leap in the coming years" from the landlocked West African country.

April 13 , 2017

China: Lotte Mart store closures surge as missile defense impasse continues

Of the 87 Lotte Marts closed in China, 74 were reportedly ordered by Chinese authorities.

April 13 , 2017

U.S.: Californian cherry industry feeling rosy for 2017 deal

The crop may be a little light in the south, but overall the industry is expecting good volumes, high quality, and a return to normal harvest dates.

April 12 , 2017

"We have been overconfident" in grapes, says northern Chilean ag rep

Recent graphs published by Agronometrics show just how marked the drop in table grape prices has been.

April 11 , 2017

Canada: Drones could aid Nova Scotia wild blueberry growers

For now the dones are being used to help farmers assess their large terrain, but one scientist if hoping to use the technology to detech blight.

April 07 , 2017

Monsanto sales sprout skyward in Q2

Net sales were up by almost a quarter in the segment that includes herbicides, while there was marginal growth in the vegetable seeds business.

April 05 , 2017

South Africa: Winter rains will be key for next pome fruit season, says packer

The situation is better this year in Grabouw, but Anton Müller of Kromco emphasizes the Western Cape needs "above average" winter rainfall to optimize grower returns.

March 28 , 2017

Spanish crops still “thin on the ground” for U.K. market

Supplies of broccoli, salad leaves, peppers and tomatoes remain low following planting gaps earlier in the growing season, exacerbated by recent low light levels.

March 22 , 2017

Chinese authorities detect Neofabraea fungus in Polish apple shipment

The development comes during Poland's inaugural apple export season to China.