U.S.: Equal Exchange draws "introspective view" on global supply chain

The U.S. company saw its banana and avocado sales soar 37% during 2016 year-on-year.

March 08 , 2017

U.S.: More consumers recognize Fair Trade seal than ever before

The portion of consumers who recognize the certification has surged by eight percentage points.

March 08 , 2017

Chilean company to propagate Yello apples following quarantine release

The Yello apple brand was launched last November in Italy, and a Chilean company now expects to produce its first fruit in three years' time.

March 08 , 2017

Innovation: Edipeel prolongs fruit shelf life, reduces spoilage

Using plant waste from fruit and vegetable production, Apeel Sciences has found a way to further the freshness and shelf life of the crops themselves.

March 07 , 2017

EU-Chile in landmark organics agreement

The EU describes the deal as the first of a "new generation" of agreements in organics and the first bilateral recognition with a Latin American country.

March 07 , 2017

Shoppers need significant discount to justify ugly produce purchases, study finds

An international survey looked at ugly produce preferences at retail and online, and the difference between U.S. and European consumers was stark.

March 07 , 2017

U.S.: California avocado harvest ramps up 'earlier than expected'

Recent rainfall has helped boost fruit sizing and means growers can now take advantage of the strong local market.

March 06 , 2017

Argentina: What lies behind San Miguel's US$50M capital raising plans?

In a bid to fund its ambitious expansion plans, the Argentine-based citrus multinational will be offering new investors up to a 9.46% shareholding in the company.

March 06 , 2017

"Immobilizing pests", ICB Pharma bio-tech to go global

Steeped in a family line descending from one of the fathers of modern thermochemistry, the Polish company's biological products are on-trend and have proven a hit with growers.

March 06 , 2017

Speculation mounts favoring EU approval for ChemChina-Syngenta deal

Syngenta shares rose significantly last week as reports came out speculating EU antitrust authorities would approve the deal.

March 06 , 2017