Sun World announces new grape licensees in Chile and Peru

Three companies in the key South American grape-producing countries will now have access to Sun World's genetics.

November 21 , 2019

South African company strikes deal to grow Taiwanese TR4-resistant banana variety

The South African company's partnership with Taiwan will lead to trails of the variety and offer a "viable option to banana growers" to combat the disease.

November 21 , 2019

More land going to organic farming in Southeast Asia

With the potential to contribute to sustainable food security and improve livelihood in rural areas, organic farming in Asia shows a lot of potential.

November 20 , 2019

Peach waste used to make bio-packaging

In the future peaches could be packaged in its own former waste, says new project that makes bio-containers out of stone fruit.

November 20 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger introduces urban farming to its stores

Kroger opens in-store mini urban farms in an effort to revamp its traditional feel and appeal to the environmentally-conscious consumer.

November 20 , 2019

U.S.: FDA increases romaine lettuce testing in wake of outbreaks

The FDA creates a new, more stringent testing plan for lettuce to identify sources of e.Coli and other pathogens following outbreaks and criticism.

November 19 , 2019

Walmart Chile requests state protection to prevent further damage to stores

Walmart Chile says that 34 of its Lider supermarket stores have been set on fire over recent weeks, with half of them completely lost.

November 19 , 2019

Ancient Aztec farming technique could aid urban ag, study finds

"Today, many cities face very similar challenges as Mexico City did 700 years ago," says the author of study on the modern relevance of an Ancient Aztec farming technique.

November 19 , 2019

Grapes in Charts: Prices hit five-year high despite heavy October volumes

Currently, average reported prices in California are at a five-year high in the U.S. market - around US$21.10 per box.

November 19 , 2019

Zespri expecting strong returns for EU growers despite challenges

Zespri's operations in Europe looks towards a strong kiwifruit season as it comes out of a season riddled with pest and disease.

November 18 , 2019