Opinion: Proposed wage changes go beyond what small farmers can pay

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif responds to a recent LA Times editorial board column that was critical of California's overtime rules in agriculture.

May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.

May 26 , 2016

China gives green light for CMA CGM proposed acquisition of NOL

The Chinese government has given the go ahead for CMA CGM to take over Southeast Asia’s largest shipping company.

May 26 , 2016

China: Jialebao buys embattled produce e-commerce company

A currently bankrupt Chinese online produce seller that received backing from Amazon two years ago has been given a new lease of life.

May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.

May 26 , 2016

Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.

May 25 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS opens up process for Egyptian pepper import application

U.S. authorities have drafted a pathway-initiated risk assessment for fresh pepper imports from Egypt.

May 25 , 2016

Asian produce companies appear in Panama Papers

A northern Chinese veggie grower, a Hong Kong-based produce trader and an Indonesian pineapple company have been linked to the Panama Papers leak.

May 25 , 2016

Cauliflower and mushroom steaks boost Britain's barbecues

The cauliflower trend is really taking off in Britain, so much so that it’s being used in a new vegetarian-friendly 'steak' just in time for the U.K. barbecue season.

May 25 , 2016

Pakistani citrus and mango improvements help exporters get into Europe

The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) and signed an MoU with Pakistan's produce export association.

May 25 , 2016