Rival aims to shake Huizhan's hold on China's imported fruit wholesale market

First it was Longwu, then Huizhan stepped in, and now another player aims to build a project in Jiangsu north of Shanghai to "revolutionize" China's imported fruit market.

July 09 , 2014

Chile signs Chinese agreement allowing avocado exports

Chilean authorities in China have signed the final protocol to permit avocado exports to the Asian country.

July 09 , 2014

U.S.: leafy greens first, then cannabis for NYSE-listed company

A U.S. company is investing in vertical farming facilities for leafy greens, with a transition to cannabis in its sights.

July 09 , 2014

Mango exporter takes Pakistani govt to court

One company's plight shows another reality from Pakistan's tough restrictions imposed on mango exporters.

July 09 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port talks on hold but contract temporarily resumes

The ILWU-Pacific Maritime Association contract will resume until Friday while the union attends to another unrelated negotiation.

July 08 , 2014

Chilean dried fruit theft rates hit US$1.8M so far this year

The Chilean Walnut Commission plans to crack down on a spate of high-value thefts in the industry.

July 08 , 2014

Report reveals secrets to Dutch strawberry success

Not only has Dutch strawberry cultivation increased consistently in recent years, but the share under glasshouses has ramped up dramatically.

July 08 , 2014

U.S.: California's almond production continuously on the up

California is expecting increased production of a crop that a recent study described as a new 'superfood'.

July 08 , 2014

U.S.: the 'big question' of Michigan blueberry production

The Michigan blueberry harvest is off to a slow start but one grower still expects a positive season.

July 08 , 2014

Hydroponic farming will flourish in the U.S., says grower

In the face of water shortages and rising fuel costs, a hydroponic grower explains why he believes the method will take off in the U.S. over the coming years.

July 07 , 2014