NZ: Seeka enters deals to sell five Northland orchards

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower Seeka (NZX: SEK) is on course to making a profit on several orchard properties including four purchased by T&G Global in April.

October 23 , 2018

EU avocado buyers analyzed rapid growth of Colombia Hass industry

Representatives of 15 companies from various European nations recently visited to the up-and-coming global avocado supplier to learn about the sector firsthand.

October 23 , 2018

California: APHIS removes Medfly quarantine in San Mateo

The control area was established on Nov. 22 last year following detections of two adult male insects over the previous week.

October 22 , 2018

'Potentially catastrophic' Category 5 Hurricane Willa nears Mexico

The storm is expected to make landfall late on Tuesday and bring heavy rain to large areas of the country.

October 22 , 2018

First Chilean cherries of the season arrive in Hong Kong

This season's first batch of fruit sent to the region arrived more than a week earlier than last year.

October 22 , 2018

U.S: Cornell launches new table grape variety

This is the first table grape released by the New York-based university's program in 20 years.

October 22 , 2018

U.S.: Judge upholds landmark Monsanto cancer trial verdict but cuts damage award

A California judge has denied Monsanto's request for a new trial on whether or not its glyphosate-based weed killer caused a groundskeeper's cancer.

October 22 , 2018

Kantar spells out potential for real produce gains at U.K. retail

Despite inflation in the grocery market, the UK is more engaged with fresh produce than ever before, according to the latest grocery market data from Kantar Worldpanel.

October 22 , 2018

South Africa: Table grape growth back on track in first crop estimate

SATI has forecast volumes for the 2018-19 season of between 63.2 and 70.1 million cartons, with the current record standing at 67 million.

October 19 , 2018

Kenya set to gain Chinese market access for avocados, mangoes

The deal is expected to be signed next month and open the door for more than 40% of Kenya's fresh produce exports.

October 19 , 2018