Monsanto trying to buy Syngenta 'on the cheap', says chairman

Syngenta chairman Michel Demaré has rebuffed Monsanto's takeover bid on Youtube.

June 23 , 2015

Australia: Costa hopes to raise AUD$600M in July IPO

It is expected Costa Group will sell 60% of its shares to the public in an IPO next month.

June 23 , 2015

"European cuisine" trend driving international lemon demand, says Argentine leader

From Brazil to India, Argentina's Federcitrus is busy across four corners of the globe to garner new market access deals for lemons.

June 23 , 2015

Canada: Orangeline Farms 'truly energized' by competition award

A Ontario producer swept to victory in the 'Best Specialty Mini Pepper' category at a recent greenhouse competition, winning the top three prizes.

June 23 , 2015

Fyffes 'significantly increases' earnings target

An Irish multinational says 'currency headwinds' this year boosted selling prices for bananas and pineapples.

June 22 , 2015

U.S.: SunSelect greenhouse expansion to double vegetable volumes

A Canadian producer says the timing of its greenhouse development in California 'couldn't be better'.

June 22 , 2015

Greater bee diversity needed as 'insurance policy', say U.K. scientists

A U.K. researcher says while honeybees could previously pollinate most of the country's crops, now there are only enough to manage a quarter.

June 22 , 2015

Zespri fraud investigation costs stand at NZD$4.9 million

Zespri's head reportedly said 2.8 million emails have been provided to the Serious Fraud Office so far, although the investigation's focus remains unconfirmed.

June 22 , 2015

Film Review: Fear No Fruit

It is very easy to take the abundance of fruits at our fingertips for granted, but a recent documentary looks at how one woman helped broaden U.S. consumers' palates for the better.

June 19 , 2015

U.S. threatens restrictions on Costa Rican pineapples

With more than 400 pest interceptions of Costa Rican pineapples last year, the U.S. is considering taking action.

June 19 , 2015