U.S.: Farmers advocate a stronger farm bill in Washington D.C.

The National Farmers Union office hosted an event with an overview of the House Farm Bill proposal, H-R 2, and farmers union's priorities for the legislation.

May 11 , 2018

U.S: California avocado crop likely to be down on forecasts, says CAC

Tom Bellamore says there were heavy supplies from Mexico during April, but he expects a positive remainder of the campaign for California.

May 11 , 2018

U.S.: Slow start for California cherry season

Lighter crops than last year are expected in both California and Washington following a cold spring.

May 10 , 2018

U.K.: Asda-Sainsbury's merger "not good news" for banana suppliers, says NGO

Banana Link, however, notes that there is a potential upside to the proposed deal between the two major chains.

May 10 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 18, 2018

The first shipments of Chilean clementines to the U.S. took place during week 18.

May 10 , 2018

U.S.: New disease-resistant basil variety addresses critical industry problem

Three men with a long-standing connection to basil teamed up to bring about a disease-resistant variety to an industry wrecked by downy mildew.

May 10 , 2018

U.S.: Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak now affecting 29 states

Also since the last update, 28 more ill people have been reported, bringing the total to 149.

May 09 , 2018

U.S.: Gotham Greens announces Baltimore urban greenhouse expansion

The expansion to Baltimore represents the third city the company's growing network of high-tech urban greenhouses, after New York and Chicago.

May 09 , 2018

Argentina: Fruit fly found in U.S.-bound lemons

However, the province's governor said that exports to the U.S. would not be suspended.

May 09 , 2018

Walmart to buy controlling stake in India's largest e-retailer for US$16B

The deal, which is Walmart's biggest ever, comes days after the company agreed to sell its U.K.-based subsidiary, Asda, to rival supermarket chain Sainsbury's.

May 09 , 2018