Italy's VOG reaches agreement to grow Crimson Snow apples

The variety's global rights-holder plans to have 550 hectares planted by 2022.

June 12 , 2017

Spain: Valencian ag groups call for extension of glyphosate grace period

AVA-ASAJA hopes the EU will allow the world's most used herbicide in the market for another 15 years.

June 12 , 2017

Pomaexpo showcases new apple varieties in Chile

While conditions have meant Chile hasn't had the best year for coloring in apples, a recent event in Talca was a vibrant display of colorful diversity in new varieties.

June 12 , 2017

Boosting productivity, keeping labor in a tight-margin industry

Bowerman Blueberries operations manager Andrew Vantil discusses the measures and technologies his company has adopted to stay competitive.

June 12 , 2017

Brexit about “changing mentality” and being “disruptive”, says Greenyard exec

Hein Deprez believes Great Britain could grow 50% of its fresh produce volume in five years "without any problem".

June 09 , 2017

OTC-Holland develops organic Colombian lime project

The first limes arrived last week at the OTC bio-handling center in Poeldijk, the Netherlands.

June 09 , 2017

Ambrosia apple patent will still be valid outside North America

"There are still many more years of protection in the rest of the world," says a representative of variety manager Summerland.

June 09 , 2017

U.S.: Profits more than double at Limoneira in Q2

The California-based multinational is lifting its 2017 outlook after a quarter marked by strong lemon sales and higher avocado prices.

June 08 , 2017

Rainforest Alliance to merge with UTZ

With their challenges "more urgent than ever", two of the world's leading sustainability certifiers are set to join forces at the end of this year.

June 08 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh produce “no longer the support act” on menus

U.S.-based food writer Gerry Ludwig says a new trend "is going to very seriously influence commercial foodservice for as far as the eye can see."

June 08 , 2017