U.S.: California grape season "turning a corner", says Sun World

Jason Fuller of Sun World says the overall San Joaquin crop looks to be around a record-level this year, following a sluggish campaign from Mexico and Coachella.

August 13 , 2018

Chile's GESEX expects stronger nectarine season in China in 2018-19

Gonzalo Matamala of Chile's largest nectarine exporter, GESEX, said the fruit had not performed as well as expected last season amid heavy competition with Australia and Chilean cherries.

August 13 , 2018

Emirates Airline aims high with world's largest vertical farm

The facility, which is slated to open in November 2019 near Dubai airport, will provide farm fresh produce to air cabin tables.

August 13 , 2018

Monsanto ordered to pay US$289M damages in world's first Roundup cancer trial

Bayer says it is "convinced that glyphosate is safe and does not cause cancer", following a ruling on the world's first lawsuit to go to trial alleging the weedkiller is carcinogenic.

August 11 , 2018

U.S. avocado market prices rise sharply

"We have already seen massive price increases in the field," says Brent L. Scattini of Mission Produce.

August 10 , 2018

Peru could see record table grape exports in 2018-19

"This is what should have happened last season, had there been no El Niño phenomenon."

August 10 , 2018

Canada: Dole baby spinach recalled over listeria concerns

Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling branded Baby Spinach with Tender Reds due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

August 09 , 2018

Interpoma: Nine guided tours to discover all the secrets of apple production

August 09 , 2018

Unique "probiotic" for crops receives expanded regulatory approvals

August 09 , 2018

NZ: T&G Global posts H1 profit rise with strong pipfruit performance

T&G Global, whose proprietary apple varieties include Envy and Jazz, said its pipfruit business benefited from an earlier harvest and a shorter EU crop.

August 09 , 2018