Berlin goes loco for coco

After winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, North America will be the next stop for the 'Genuine Coconut'.

February 05 , 2016

Syngenta board in favor of US$43B ChemChina takeover

In a corporate tussle involving both ChemChina and Monsanto, the Syngenta board has recommended shareholders accept an offer from one of the company's suitors.

February 03 , 2016

New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation

A new product from Koppert Systems detects the early signs of aphid infestations, giving growers reliable information about the correct release strategy.

February 02 , 2016

It takes Peru to mango

Peruvian mango exports rose by more than a third in value last year to reach US$187 million.

January 29 , 2016

Mason jar bags add hipster touch to SunSelect specialty tomatoes

SunSelect and Oppy plan to use jar-shaped bags developed in Denmark to promote a range of produce items through the brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.

January 27 , 2016

MAS honeydews escaped Hurricane Patricia, show high sweetness levels

MAS' partners in Colima had luckily only planted 5% of their honeydews when Hurricane Patricia hit the state last year.

January 26 , 2016

Ecuadorian police seize cocaine hidden in fake bananas

Anti-narcotics police in Ecuador found 1.5MT of drugs in recent seizures, with part of the contraband hidden in a cargo of bananas destined for the U.S.

January 25 , 2016