U.S.: UC Davis wins jury verdict in strawberry case

Despite the victory, the research university got slammed by the federal judge who said "both sides are to blame."

May 26 , 2017

U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals

Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.

May 24 , 2017

South Africa's Western Cape declared drought disaster area

Hortgro's executive director believes the problem cannot only be solved by cuts on agricultural water quotas.

May 24 , 2017

Peru: Giant African snail outbreak worsens after heavy rains

The snails have been present in Peru since 2012 and have mainly been affecting banana plantations in the north.

May 24 , 2017

Australian café's 'avolatte' causes a stir

It is said to be unclear whether the coffee served in an avocado skin is a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign or simply an example of "peak hipster."

May 23 , 2017

Sutherland Produce to sell “world’s most expensive” cherry gift box in China

As a promotion for its upcoming cherry deal the group has made a slight deviation into the world of precious metals.

May 22 , 2017

U.S.: Arctic Apple set for commercial launch following successful trials

Neal Carter says he couldn't have dreamt up better results for the recent market testing and expects volume to increase at least four-fold on a yearly basis.

May 22 , 2017

U.S.: Interest "takes off" for HLB-tolerant mandarin variety

When the Sugar Belle was launched in 2009 and planted by a single grower, no one knew about its greening tolerance.

May 22 , 2017

Another Florida port joins cold treatment pilot program

Port Canaveral is the latest to join a program designed to bring South American fresh fruits into the U.S. Southeast.

May 19 , 2017

Costa Rica orders suspension of Del Monte pineapple project

The announcement this week came shortly after another decision that's set to affect the pineapple industry - a ban on the use of herbicide Bromacil.

May 19 , 2017