ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry

A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.

January 30 , 2018

Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations

The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.

January 30 , 2018

Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas

The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.

January 29 , 2018

Chilean nectarines shine in China

Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.

January 29 , 2018

Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging

"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.

January 29 , 2018

U.S.: Avocados from Mexico launches TV commercial for Super Bowl 2018

"I don't know who you are but you deserve more: more beauty, more joy and more avocados from Mexico. Spread the avocados on everything!" says actor Chris Elliot in the commercial.

January 29 , 2018

Spain lowers lemon production forecast

Total lemon volume is now estimated to end up 8% lower than last season.

January 29 , 2018

Bananacoin funds Laotian farm expansion

Oriented towards the Chinese market, the project's leaders claim investors can be "certain" of success as banana demand is constant.

January 29 , 2018

U.S.: Deadly E.coli outbreak was likely caused by leafy greens, says CDC

The outbreak, which now appears to be over, led to nine hospitalizations and one death in the U.S.

January 26 , 2018

Opinion: Land expropriation without compensation in South Africa

'Whilst there can be general agreement that the wheels of transformation have been turning slowly, the proposed resolution cannot be a reasonable solution' says Agri SA legal advisor Yolisa Mfaise.

January 26 , 2018