Opinion: Proposed wage changes go beyond what small farmers can pay

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif responds to a recent LA Times editorial board column that was critical of California's overtime rules in agriculture.

May 27 , 2016

China gives green light for CMA CGM proposed acquisition of NOL

The Chinese government has given the go ahead for CMA CGM to take over Southeast Asia’s largest shipping company.

May 26 , 2016

China: Jialebao buys embattled produce e-commerce company

A currently bankrupt Chinese online produce seller that received backing from Amazon two years ago has been given a new lease of life.

May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.

May 26 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS opens up process for Egyptian pepper import application

U.S. authorities have drafted a pathway-initiated risk assessment for fresh pepper imports from Egypt.

May 25 , 2016

Cauliflower and mushroom steaks boost Britain's barbecues

The cauliflower trend is really taking off in Britain, so much so that it’s being used in a new vegetarian-friendly 'steak' just in time for the U.K. barbecue season.

May 25 , 2016

Pakistani citrus and mango improvements help exporters get into Europe

The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) and signed an MoU with Pakistan's produce export association.

May 25 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 20, 2016

Southern Hemisphere apple sales picked up in Europe in week 20, but were still dominated by local competition in North America.

May 25 , 2016

Chile looks to new Envy apple markets in South America

The cultivar is owned by Enza and licensed to San Clemente in Chile, where it first arrived in 2011.

May 23 , 2016

Peru makes first moves in pineapple export game

Volumes are still relatively small, but pineapple exports from Peruvian smallholder farms have experienced strong growth this year.

May 23 , 2016