Australian fertilizer company contests strict organic standards

Australia's Nutri-Tech Solutions has called organic standards "nitpicking" after losing certification for certain products.

March 20 , 2013

Chile pursues Canadian berry varieties

Chile will plant 4,000 Saskatoon berry plants over three years to test their suitability to the climate.

March 19 , 2013

G6 Alliance offers new trans-Pacific port rotations

The G6 Alliance will incorporate North American ports into its new shipping plan.

March 19 , 2013

Spain: three early strawberry varieties released

Planasa has announced one early and two extra early strawberry varieties.

March 19 , 2013

Peruvian lúcuma exports to grow by at least 60% in 2013

Peru needs expanded lúcuma cultivation if it is to keep up with growing international interest.

March 18 , 2013

U.S.: Dole to appeal European Union fine

The European General Court has upheld a decision to fine Dole Food Company for alleged anticompetitive behavior.

March 18 , 2013

Dominican Republic: citrus growers struggle to fight locusts

Dominican citrus producers cannot keep up with the costs of fighting locust swarms.

March 18 , 2013

Opinion: the changing shape of Russia's retail market

Irina Koziy highlights the changing criteria and produce buying habits of Russian retailers.

March 18 , 2013

NZ kiwifruit merger gets shareholder vote

Shareholders in two NZ operators have approved a merger to create the country's largest postharvest company.

March 15 , 2013

East African farming gets European Union support

The EU has granted US$1.8 million to benefit East African agricultural development.

March 15 , 2013