China: Cold snap hits transport routes and horticultural farms

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to cover open field vegetables to improve frost resistance and reinforce greenhouses to prevent collapse.

January 09 , 2018

AgroFresh acquires stake in It’s Fresh! technology

The deal with U.K.-headquartered Food Freshness Technology is also expected to boost retail possibilities for AgroFresh's RipeLock Quality System for bananas.

January 09 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco launches plant-based "Wicked" meal range

Demand for vegetarian and vegan food has soared recently, leading the British retailer to launch a new range that celebrates plants.

January 09 , 2018

Prestigious award for New York Apple Association

The association was recently named Business of the Year (2018) by the New York State Agricultural Society (NYSAS).

January 08 , 2018

U.S.: Limoneira forecasts operating income to rise by at least a third in 2018

The California-based company also expects EBITDA will go up by at least a fifth, and that's not including potential benefits from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.

January 08 , 2018

Colombian Hass avocado exports to the U.S. will continue, authorities claim

The first shipments last year were followed by reports of suspensions due to pest concerns, however ICA has announced exports will be underway this month.

January 08 , 2018

California: Ventura County counts the cost of Thomas Fire on crops

Avocados were the worst hit in terms of value while lemon crops suffered the most in terms of volume.

January 08 , 2018

Fairtrade America joins forces with environmental NGO

Through a partnership with '1% for the Planet', Fairtrade America-certified products will contribute to building climate friendly, sustainable supply chains.

January 08 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

Chile's 2017-18 cherry exports may exceed previous record by 10 million boxes

A gigantic uptick in volume this season hammers home the necessity of a US$5 million promotional campaign. 

January 05 , 2018