Ecuador: Large cocaine haul found in Russia-bound bananas

The consignment was due to be shipped to the Russian market - Ecuador's leading banana buyer - passing first through the Belgian Port of Antwerp.

July 25 , 2018

NAFTA revamp could soon be concluded, says Mexico trade adviser

What I see ... to be a very feasible expectation is that we’ll be concluding the negotiation in the next two months if possible, or in the next few months a bit further down the road."

July 24 , 2018

NZ Govt appeals High Court's decision on Psa negligence case

The Ministry of Primary Industries says it is seeking to "clarify the scope for government regulators to be sued in negligence."

July 24 , 2018

U.S.: Mission Produce launches foodservice division

"We know the foodservice industry needs a larger supply of avocados. Our global reach, sophisticated network and expertise, will provide on time and in spec avocados that are ready to be sliced, diced, mashed or pureed."

July 24 , 2018

U.S. farmers to receive up to US$12B in trade war relief

One program will reportedly help with food purchase and distribution while another will be specifically geared toward promoting trade.

July 24 , 2018

Nanocrystals show impressive results protecting fruit crops from frost damage

U.S. researchers say the plant-based nanocrystals aren't just more sustainable than traditional frost protection methods, but they could actually be more effective at preventing damage.

July 24 , 2018

Chile: Atacama table grape growers making progress with varietal reconversion

Varietal reconversion in one of Chile's main grape growing areas has reached 15%, with new cultivars being planted including Timco, Arra 15 and Ralli Seedless.

July 24 , 2018

Spanish mango production to jump by one-third this season

The Spanish mango sector could soon begin exporting outside of Europe if volumes continue to rise, and the industry also has plans to extend the season at the back-end with new varieties.

July 24 , 2018

U.K.: Tesco could soon launch new discount chain

The launch could come as early as September in a bid to claw back some of the market share it has lost to German discounters Aldi and Lidl.

July 24 , 2018

Video: Don Limón CEO on industry digitalization and planting sweet potatoes on Mars

Andreas Schindler, CEO and founder of Don Limón, speaks about the future of the global produce industry and his thoughts about one day planting sweet potatoes with Elon Musk on Mars.

July 24 , 2018