U.S. start-up launches app to help growers find and retain labor

One of the company's co-founders said it had become increasingly clear that simple technology could be used to help solve one of the sector's biggest challenges.

September 15 , 2017

Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks form ag-tech start-up

The companies have put US$100 million toward the new venture that will focus on the plant microbiome.

September 15 , 2017

California: Medfly quarantine zone covers 89 square miles in Los Angeles County

To date there have been 12 detections of adult Medflies in the Sun Valley area, while sterile male flies continue to be released as part of an eradication effort.

September 14 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Chinese blueberry farm visit during IBO Summit 2017

Take a look round a blueberry farm belonging to one of China's leading fresh produce companies.

September 14 , 2017

U.K.: Fresh look for New Covent Garden Market

Bold and contemporary emoji-style designs have been incorporated into the rebranding of Great Britain's largest wholesale market.

September 14 , 2017

Chilean orange exports squeeze upward in 2017

Imports in Philadelphia have been fetching around US$3 more per box on average compared to the 2016 season.

September 14 , 2017

China: Costco launches Tmall store

While the wholesale retailer has previously sold through Tmall Global, the new set-up allows Costco to expand its offerings for Chinese consumers.

September 14 , 2017

Swaziland avocado cargo arrives in U.K. after risky rural voyage

"This is truly remarkable and has never been done before in Swaziland because of the challenges they face there," says a South African importer.

September 14 , 2017

California: CDFA forecasts lowest Navel crop since 2008-09

Combined with a damages from Irma in Florida, the U.S. orange crop looks like it'll be quite short this coming winter.

September 13 , 2017

Mexico: New greenhouse extends Divemex's organic pepper season

A new facility in central Mexico allows the group to start its Fairtrade organic pepper season five weeks earlier.

September 13 , 2017