Australia welcomes FTA with Indonesia

Carrots and potatoes are two vegetable items expected to benefit most from the deal.

September 04 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce opens Oregon ripening and distribution center

The 58,000-square-feet facility expands the major avocado company's capabilities in the Pacific-Northwest.

September 04 , 2018

Climate change could lead to more, hungrier crop-eating insects

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington reports that the number of insects in today’s temperate, crop-growing regions will rise along with temperatures.

September 04 , 2018

Chinese banana grower urges caution on Cambodian plantation investments

The Chinese market opened up to Cambodia bananas last month, creating enticing opportunities for investors.

September 04 , 2018

Peru seeks to export to niche markets through banana diversification

Peru is hoping to import banana plants from Brazil, where a different varietal subgroup is predominant.

September 04 , 2018

Argentina resumes lemon exports to Japan

While lemon exports from Argentina to Japan have been allowed since 2003, authorized protocols on cold storage resulted in problems for Argentine producers and blocked sales.

September 03 , 2018

Fruit Attraction prepares for record anniversary year

September 03 , 2018

France bans five neonic pesticides

France has placed itself at the forefront of a campaign against chemicals blamed for declines in bee populations, going further than an EU-wide ban due to come into effect this year.

September 03 , 2018

Social impact brand to kick off Argentine blueberry season, plans cherry expansion

"It's very different to what anybody else has been doing in this category, and it's something that is attractive to retailers."

September 03 , 2018

U.K.: Promising robotic harvester shows broad application potential, including raspberries

A prototype robotic raspberry harvester developed by Fieldwork Robotics at the University of Plymouth has the potential to be reconfigured to pick a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

September 03 , 2018