Scotland: Huge blaze rips through Glasgow fruit market

Up to 90% of the building is thought to have caught fire.

August 17 , 2017

U.S.: Coastline Family Farms hires Robert Verloop

Verloop has previously worked at Naturipe Farms, the California Avocado Commission and Sunkist Growers.

August 17 , 2017

Fyffes says engagement ongoing over ETI demands

The ETI has yet to reach a resolution to the complaint made against the multinational, postponing its decision until mid-September.

August 17 , 2017

Freshdeal enters U.S. B2B e-commerce produce trade in deal with Fruitspot

The Spanish company claims to have already enabled US$54 million in new business for the platform's users worldwide.

August 17 , 2017

U.S.: Veggie Noodle Co simmers into new states with recent investment

The company that recently won an innovation award from United Fresh is about to greatly increase its capacity.

August 17 , 2017

Canada hopes to slash quarantine testing time with DNA technology

The new method of testing for viruses could reduce quarantine testing time by up to two and a half years.

August 17 , 2017

U.S. avocado market expected to remain tight for coming weeks

The high prices are only anticipated to come down when Mexico starts harvest its upcoming crop in September.

August 17 , 2017

India set to open its doors for Peruvian blueberries, citrus

After successful meetings in Lima the mood is positive the market will open this year, while the Indian delegation hopes Peruvian access will be gained for their mangoes and Basmati rice.

August 16 , 2017

Victorian "king of salad" wins Australian Farmer of the Year 2017 Award

Andrew Bulmer of Bulmer Farms has developed a "farm-of-the-future" with rapid growth and expansion into exports over the last 18 months.

August 16 , 2017

Stockton signs deal with Syngenta Australia for Timorex Gold biofungicide

The deal will give Syngenta exclusive distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand.

August 16 , 2017