India-U.K. crop science deal to bolster sub-continental farming

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help bring British technology to Indian agriculture.

February 29 , 2016

Opinion: Could more commercial crops be irrigated with desalinated water?

Chilean Union Association of Irrigation and Drainage president Luis Gurovich believes the change is possible.

February 29 , 2016

More downward revisions for South African table grape crop

Table grape importers around the world ought not think higher year-on-year South African volumes will continue too much longer this season.

February 29 , 2016

Fyffes records €8M profit hike

Europe's leading banana importer had underlying revenue growth of 7%, coupled with strong performances from its pineapple and melon segments.

February 26 , 2016

Spain: New promotion outlets for Elche soft-seeded pomegranates

Granadas de Elche president Francisco Oliva looks at prospects for a growing global pomegranate market.

February 26 , 2016

Panama: Cocaine hidden under bananas, yams

Once again, cocaine has been intercepted in a drug bust associated with fresh produce.

February 26 , 2016

Opinion: Three lessons learned from Fruit Logistica

Robinson Fresh director of sales Gary York provides three take-homes from trade fair Fruit Logistica.

February 26 , 2016

Anti-food waste champion calls on Obama, Cameron to follow France'’s lead

The politician who spearheaded France's new food waste law has urged U.S. President Barack Obama to 'leave a legacy'.

February 26 , 2016

Argentina: El Niño wetness threatens Mendoza fruit production

Mendoza's plum, peach and grape growers are seeing significant losses and little support from the local government.

February 26 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group announces US$58M berry growth investment plan

CEO Harry Debney says the plan reflects Costa's "high conviction" about fresh berry prospects locally and internationally over the long term.

February 26 , 2016