Bayer confirms US$66B takeover of Monsanto

After much back and forth, Monsanto and Bayer have entered into a deal that would form the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company.

September 14 , 2016

Aussie native citrus on show at Asia Fruit Logistica

Relative to its market impact, the Australia Fresh stand was buzzing at Asia Fruit Logistica with buyers interested in premium, niche and exotic products.

September 14 , 2016

Dole Chile granted license to grow Modi apples

Modi apples are on track to hit annual production levels of 30,000MT worldwide in a few years.

September 14 , 2016

NZ trials new postharvest taro treatment

Taro may be a hard vegetable to clean, but some New Zeland researchers believe they have now made a breakthrough.

September 14 , 2016

Peruvian avocado industry eyes strong future in Argentina

Argentina may not be a large avocado consumer, but with new market access Peru is hoping to drive up interest by way of promotions and tastings.

September 14 , 2016

Mixed picture for Turkish summer fruit exports

Turkey's summer fruit exports to Russia plummeted by 79% this season, following the import ban implemented at the start of the year.

September 14 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 36, 2016

Rising levels of mandarin volumes failed to dent prices in the U.S. market in week 36.

September 14 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma farmworkers vote yes for union

A labor relations conflict that has lasted three years has now culminated in the endorsement of a union from workers at Sakuma Brothers Farms.

September 13 , 2016

Canada: BC blueberries prove up to the task for China-bound seafreight

Results may have been mixed for the first full season but exporters have learned important lessons for next year.

September 13 , 2016

Turkey: Alanar serves up fresh figs, cherries to Asian markets

The Turkish pavilion attracted its fair share of attention at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong last week, particularly the stand of Yavuz Taner and his company Alanar.

September 13 , 2016