AGRO Merchants acquires key Iberian cold storage operator

The development follows the acquisition of Australia's Doboy Cold Stores late last year.

March 09 , 2017

U.S.: California company to debut shipping container farm at Texas festival

Local Roots is planning to make quarterly tours around the U.S. throughout 2017, with stops at schools, corporate campuses, restaurants, and festivals.

March 09 , 2017

South Africa: Avocado auction shows exorbitant demand for Maluma trees

In an event aimed at testing the waters for demand for the limited trees available, a grower was willing to pay almost 12 times the normal sale price.

March 08 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 9, 2017

Stocks of local apples in Europe were lower than 2016 levels in week 9.

March 08 , 2017

U.S.: Equal Exchange draws "introspective view" on global supply chain

The U.S. company saw its banana and avocado sales soar 37% during 2016 year-on-year.

March 08 , 2017

U.S.: More consumers recognize Fair Trade seal than ever before

The portion of consumers who recognize the certification has surged by eight percentage points.

March 08 , 2017

Chilean company to propagate Yello apples following quarantine release

The Yello apple brand was launched last November in Italy, and a Chilean company now expects to produce its first fruit in three years' time.

March 08 , 2017

EU-Chile in landmark organics agreement

The EU describes the deal as the first of a "new generation" of agreements in organics and the first bilateral recognition with a Latin American country.

March 07 , 2017

Shoppers need significant discount to justify ugly produce purchases, study finds

An international survey looked at ugly produce preferences at retail and online, and the difference between U.S. and European consumers was stark.

March 07 , 2017

U.S.: California avocado harvest ramps up 'earlier than expected'

Recent rainfall has helped boost fruit sizing and means growers can now take advantage of the strong local market.

March 06 , 2017