NZ, Argentina sign agricultural cooperation deal

The hope is for the countries to work together on pest management, and help New Zealand become a "logistical hub for high-value fresh produce from South America".

March 17 , 2017

U.S.: Trump proposes slashing USDA funding

The USDA is facing some of the most significant cuts of all the federal agencies, although "mandatory" spending like farm subsidies are unaffected.

March 16 , 2017

Freshfel welcomes EU's changes to simplify bureaucracy for POs

"It does not solve everything but it’s a good move," says Freshfel's Philippe Binard.

March 16 , 2017

New Colombia-UK avocado JV "the right move" for Fresca and Cartama

The new joint venture between South American growers and the Fresca Group will supply Hass to the fast-growing British and European markets

March 16 , 2017

U.S.: Unsealed documents raise fresh questions over safety of Monsanto's Roundup

A U.S. federal court released documents showing plaintiffs have accused an EPA official of conspiring with Monsanto, while an EU watchdog has concluded that glyphosate shouldn't be classified as carcinogenic.

March 16 , 2017

Unseasonal heavy rainfall puts northern Peru on alert

"In my 55 years I have never seen a situation like this in Peru. It's really terrible," AGAP president Ricardo Polis said.

March 16 , 2017

Opinion: Taking responsibility from seed to plate

Greg Christian asks how communities and businesses would look if the produce industry worked directly with food preparers to serve delicious meals every time.

March 16 , 2017

U.S.: Northeast-bound trucking delays to continue, says Florida distributor

A Florida-based shipping and logistics company indicated on Tuesday that conditions were improving and operations would resume normally.

March 15 , 2017

Lower Chinese soft citrus crop a "great opportunity" for Israeli Jaffa Orri mandarins

Israel's Plant Production and Marketing Board expects to "dramatically increase" exports of the variety to the market in 2017.

March 15 , 2017

Mission Produce opens first avocado ripening center in Europe

The company's CEO Steve Barnard highlighted avocado demand was growing faster in Europe than in North America.

March 15 , 2017