Mexican vertical farming company uses shipping container farms

A pioneer in the country, the Mexican vertical farming project has a model that can be placed anywhere, from "parking lots to roofs".

January 03 , 2020

Star fruit could be the next big thing for Florida

A team of researchers says that testing planting methods with cover crops is essential to allowing farmers to diversify their fruit with star fruit.

January 03 , 2020

Chile: Industry works to develop new blueberry, raspberry varieties

The project working to create new blueberry and raspberry varieties will be "key to recuperating competition in the industry" in Chile.

January 02 , 2020

Light-activated natural disinfectant developed in Argentina

The team of researchers is currently looking for companies interested in using its innovative anti-bacterial, light activated solution in Argentina.

January 02 , 2020

New gene-edited tomatoes grow in grape-like bunches

Using CRISPR gene-editing tools to change the growing time, scientists have found a new tomato that is considered revolutionary for urban agriculture.

January 02 , 2020

Raspberries in Charts: Record Mexican volumes send prices crashing

November saw the highest ever volumes of Mexican raspberries in the U.S. market, and the situation was reflected in the prices.

January 02 , 2020

U.S. expands citrus greening quarantined area in California

The USDA's APHIS is adding portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Countries following citrus greening detections

December 24 , 2019

China to lower tariffs on hundreds of global products from Jan. 1

The move comes China seeks to boost imports and support domestic consumers amid a major economic slowdown.

December 23 , 2019

Mexican avocado exports to U.S. to rise by 12% this season - USDA

And amid continued strong international demand and increased production, total exports to all markets are expected to rise to 1.25 MMT. 

December 23 , 2019

Industry expert Jefcoate analyses rise of discounters, what it means for future

Hurdletree Associates director offers up the UK and Ireland as a case study on what may happen in the United States and how both competitors and suppliers can act to improve their situation.

December 23 , 2019