BayWa AG's head of global produce to step down next year

BayWa said that in Cristiane Bell's six years at the company she has "transformed" its regional fruit business into an international unit that generated €27.2 million in EBIT last year. 

July 25 , 2019

UAV-IQ and Koppert team up for drone-based aerial biocontrol in California

The integrated pest management (IPM) service offers a new way for conventional and organic growers to combat pests, reduce the environmental impact of pesticide usage, and address a growing labor crunch.

July 25 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit exports to Europe tumble, continue to grow to Far East

The Far East has almost overtaken Europe as Chile's leading export market this season, amid a huge year-on-year drop in shipments to the latter.

July 25 , 2019

USDA authorizes Moroccan raspberry imports

The decision comes three years after the USDA proposed rule to allow raspberry imports from the North African country.

July 24 , 2019

Mexico: Taco lovers cry foul over restaurants' guac bait-and-switch

According to The Guardian, a number of Mexican taquerias have begun to substitute squash in their guac recipes, which reportedly results in a similar end product.

July 24 , 2019

Mission Produce reveals avocado 'size interchangeability chart'

Expanding on its Foodservice AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide, the new chart is a practical tool that breaks down avocado yield by size and preparation.

July 24 , 2019

The Idaho Potato Commission partners with Mexican retailer to create Potato Lover’s Month

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently partnered with Mexican retailer Calimax for a four-week promotional campaign to introduce Idaho Potatoes to the Mexican consumer. 

July 24 , 2019

Groundbreaking plant gene discovery could lead to more resilient crops, say scientists

By promoting a relationship between plants and beneficial fungi, scientists say it could be possible to make plants resistance to drought and pathogens, and improve their nutrition intake.

July 24 , 2019

World's leading lemon exporter gains access to Indian market

India, a rapidly growing lemon consumer, is expected to receive the first shipments next year, following the signing of protocols on a recent trade mission.

July 24 , 2019

EU: Spanish citrus group labels South African mandarins' high prices "absurd"

The organization says that over recent days prices of South African Clemvilla (a.k.a Nova) mandarins have in some cases reached levels that are four times higher than Spanish clementines in the "disastrous" 2018-19 campaign.

July 24 , 2019