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U.S.: Dole plans "aggressive" capital budget for 2013

Dole Food Company has slated a large sum of money for strategic investments in 2013.
March 13 , 2013

Organic Alliance sends year's first Mexican mangoes to U.S. market

Organic Alliance has sent its first organic Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo mangoes from Mexico to the U.S.
March 13 , 2013

Steady growth to continue for Peruvian mandarins in 2013

Peruvian mandarin exports are expected to grow by 10% this year.
March 13 , 2013

NZ: postharvest operator puts cash on the line for G3 kiwifruit conversions

DMS is offering New Zealand kiwifruit growers incentives to switch to the Psa-tolerant gold variety G3.
March 12 , 2013

Whole Foods to label all GMO products by 2018

Whole Foods has become the first U.S. grocery chain to set a deadline for full GMO transparency.
March 12 , 2013

Chiquita expects U.S. market share growth in 2013

Fruit company Chiquita Brands has listed several causes for optimism in 2013.
March 12 , 2013

U.S.: WSU seeks commercial partners for new apple variety

Washington State University has developed a crispy apple with strong storage and non-browning characteristics.
March 12 , 2013

Argentina: Patagonian fruit exports rise in early 2013

Argentina's apple and pear shipments to northern Europe were up sharply in the first two months of 2013.
March 11 , 2013

Spanish grower group calls to control South African citrus imports

Black spot concerns have led Spanish citrus growers to urge for blocking South African imports or exhaustive controls.
March 11 , 2013

Asia-Pacific agriculture drives global demand for ammonia

Growing populations in China and India are driving food security pressures and demand for ammonia-based fertilizers.
March 11 , 2013