Argentine satellites to aid horticultural industry

Argentina's space agency says two microwave satellites to be launched in 2017 will help fruit and vegetable growers make key decisions.

July 01 , 2016

Indian trade group warns of Brexit risks to global economy

India's Associated Chambers of Commerce has warned against complacency following the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU.

July 01 , 2016

China: Dongfang purchases new farms for US$60M

China's second-largest citrus harvester says the aquisition of 1,200 hectares of plantations should increase revenues this year by US$4.5 million.

July 01 , 2016

Australian cherry exports soar

Australian cherry shipments to China and Hong Kong rose significantly last season, while exports resumed to the U.S. and Canada.

June 30 , 2016

Monsanto criticizes glyphosate debate as EU extends license

The European Commission has extended glyphosate's authorization for another 18 months, but Monsanto has hit back at member states' 'self-interest' in the debate.

June 30 , 2016

California sitting on more groundwater than thought, says Stanford study

While one researcher says there is 'definitely' enough extra groundwater to make a difference for California's farmers, other scientists have contested the findings.

June 30 , 2016

Frosts take large bite out of Czech fruit production estimates

Late frosts that hit the Czech Republic in April have shaved almost a quarter off production estimates for the country's largest fruit commodity.

June 30 , 2016

Swiss organization prepares for another buyer mission to Colombia, Peru

SIPPO has expanded the program for its European buyer mission to South American later this year.

June 30 , 2016

Del Monte Pacific back in the black in 2015-16

Del Monte Pacific said its gross margin for the year improved thanks to lower trade spend in its U.S. subsidiary and initiatives to mitigate lower pineapple output from El Niño.

June 29 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 25, 2016

Prices of Chilean lemons remained low in the U.S. market in week 25, pressured by rising supply volumes.

June 29 , 2016