USDA to purchase US$500M of produce as part of trade war assistance

A total of a little more than US$500 million will be spent on fruits, vegetables and tree nuts as part of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Food Purchase and Distribution Program.

August 27 , 2018

BrightFarms named #571 on Inc. 5000 List

August 27 , 2018

New Compac Field Research Unit to study the fresh produce industry's most challenging issues

August 27 , 2018

SanLucar sets the course for growth in China

August 27 , 2018

U.S. and Mexico reach preliminary NAFTA deal

The preliminary agreement reportedly centers on the rules governing the automobile industry and still excludes Canada, which has been absent from talks held in Washington in recent weeks.

August 27 , 2018

Weaker domestic demand brings Japanese apples onto world stage

A Tokyo-based exporter speaks about the reasons why domestic demand has been falling, some of the key challenges involved with exporting Japanese apples, and what the future could hold.

August 27 , 2018

Michigan apple industry concerned about trade issue knock-on effects

The state is forecasting a 28-million-bushel crop, putting in above the average but below the record achieved a couple of years ago.

August 27 , 2018

Australia's Costa lifts profit by a quarter in FY2018, driven by strong citrus demand

The citrus performance countered a "materially lower than expected" contribution from Morocco-based African Blue due to prolonged cold weather.

August 24 , 2018

Mexican avocado exports to China skyrocket

Mexican avocado exports to the Chinese market in the first half of the year were greater than they were in all of 2017.

August 24 , 2018

Camposol 'not planning another IPO in short-term'

The company had announced plans in November for a debut on the New York Stock Exchange, but earlier this year it decided to hold off.

August 24 , 2018