U.S.: Florida scientists developing disease-resistant seedless watermelon

Seedless watermelon varieties are far more susceptible to Fusarium wilt than seeded varieties.

July 24 , 2017

NZ: Zespri closing in on red kiwifruit cultivar for commercial release

Zespri's new cultivar development manager predicts a future release could easily do as well as SunGold.

July 24 , 2017

Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan launches three squash varieties

The varieties produce good yields and have a “thorough package of natural resistances”, according to the breeders.

July 24 , 2017

Ecuador: Pioneering company finds international success with avocado oil

Uyama Farms' oils have won awards in France and are sold at Whole Foods in Canada, and the company is this year carrying out its first fresh avocado exports.

July 24 , 2017

U.S. vertical farm start-up secures 'largest ever ag tech investment'

The heads of Amazon and Google also participated in the funding round through their respective investment companies.

July 21 , 2017

EU orange, lemon markets not as strong as many believe, says importer

One importer believes many overseas citrus suppliers are asking for excessively high prices.

July 21 , 2017

Netherlands: Kloosterboer to build high bay cold store

The new site will provide a "total solution" for leading fresh fry producer McCain by centralizing the stock for Northern Europe.

July 21 , 2017

U.S., Mexico, Canada aim to conclude NAFTA renegotiation by early 2018

The Trump Administration is seeking "a much better agreement" that will improve access for U.S. agriculture.

July 21 , 2017

China gains access to NZ onion market

China and New Zealand are the world's second and ninth-largest onion exporters respectively.

July 21 , 2017

Mexico opens for Argentine lemons

The lemon industry in the world's top exporting country has now opened three major markets in as many months.

July 21 , 2017