U.S.: Western Growers signs MoU with New Mexico Chile Association

The agreement gives New Mexico chile growers access to a host of Western Grower member benefits, including H-2A labor services.

March 31 , 2017

U.S.: Western Growers welcomes Senate Ag Committee vote for Perdue

The association trusts the Secretary-designate will pursue a resolution so that immigration reform remains a top priority for the president.

March 30 , 2017

Zespri opens new Middle East office to support growth

Zespri CEO Lain Jager expects kiwifruit sales in the UAE to increase by 50% over the next five years.

March 30 , 2017

Photo Gallery: China's new supermarket concept

We take a look around two Chinese retailers hoping to evolve from the traditional supermarket model by combining online and offline shopping.

March 30 , 2017

U.S.: Cold winter to result in more traditional harvest timing for NW cherry crop

An industry head says temperatures have been positive for the trees and expects more fruit year-on-year in July and August.

March 30 , 2017

Australia: Labor contractor fined for "appalling treatment" of farmworkers

"Underpaying workers will result in hefty penalties," said Acting Fair Work Ombudsman Michael Campbell after describing the "harrowing experience" of 22 Vanuatan migrant workers.

March 29 , 2017

Indian produce exports rose by almost a third in 2016

Significant jumps in exports of table grapes, bananas and coconuts buoyed India to a 29% uptick in produce shipments abroad.

March 29 , 2017

EU conditionally approves Dow-DuPont merger

The US$130 billion merger is subject to the condition that DuPont sells off large parts of its global pesticide business, including all of its research and development group.

March 29 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 12, 2017

The supply of Chilean Royal Gala apples increased in the U.S. in week 12, but inventories of local fruit remain higher than last year.

March 29 , 2017

Colombia's purple passionfruit exports skyrocket

Just 4% of the country's total passionfruit production is currently exported, but a newly formed industry body is hoping to change that.

March 29 , 2017