Trump meets with Monsanto, Bayer execs over merger

Shareholders of pesticide and seed companies Monsanto and Bayer are waiting on regulatory approval of a US$66 billion deal, which will ultimately be decided by Trump's choices for key positions.

January 12 , 2017

Medfly larvae prompts U.S. action on Moroccan citrus imports

Just two months after an import ban was lifted, APHIS has reportedly raised concerns about fruit fly larvae from a key citrus-growing area in Morocco.

December 30 , 2016

U.S.: New California grape licensee for Sun World

Sun World's third California table grape licensee of the year is expected to see its first commercial volumes hit the market in 2018.

December 22 , 2016

U.S.: Georgia testing ground refines crop suitability for Robinson Fresh

Melons, dry veg and asparagus - these three categories are a few of Robinson Fresh's key crops of interest for the future.

December 22 , 2016

Spain: Torrential rains wipe €172M from Valencian ag sector

Of that amount around €90 million have been incurred by citrus growers.

December 20 , 2016

High U.S.-bound stonefruit exports due to early deal, say Chilean exporters

Along with the season having started two weeks earlier than last year, Chilean nectarine shippers are waiting anxiously to find out when they will be able to begin exports to China.

December 19 , 2016

U.S. interest rising in Peruvian avocado programs, says Mission Produce exec

The U.S.-based company says it will see its 'first full avocado harvest' from Peru next season.

December 14 , 2016

NatureSweet to launch new 'perfect slicing tomato' variety in 2017

A NatureSweet representative hopes the sandwich-oriented tomato that will be sold across the U.S., Canada and Mexico will help cut down on food waste.

December 14 , 2016

Netherlands: CBI works with Colombian agencies to improve avocado trade

With Colombia's avocado standards under review to help boost trade, a Dutch government agency wants to ensure the industry understands importer demands.

December 12 , 2016

New Czech tech brings targeted approach to anti-hail systems

Anti-hail nets can be a lifesaver for fruit growers but that doesn't mean they will be effective in every storm.