FAO launches emergency project to combat banana disease TR4

A new emergency project targets banana-growing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, where the fruit is a nutritional and economic mainstay.

October 07 , 2019

U.S.: Table grape storage numbers shoot up in second report

The latest figure is still significantly down on the 12.9m boxes registered on Sept. 30 last year, but only slightly below the 10.8m boxes reported in 2017.

October 06 , 2019

"World-first": £120M greenhouse project announced for U.K.

Once operational next year, the two massive greenhouses will be capable of producing more than 1 in 10 of the country’s tomatoes.

October 04 , 2019

Argentina expecting good cherry season despite frosts

The Argentine cherry industry is expecting slightly higher volumes than last season and a greater proportion going to the recently opened Chinese market.

October 04 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 39, 2019

Avocado prices saw decreases in the U.S. market in week 39, while in Europe they tended to increase amid low supply levels.

October 04 , 2019

USDA invests $11M in innovative pest management solutions

The research will be focused on solutions to problems that aren't typically available to specialty crop farmers, according to the USDA.

October 04 , 2019

U.S.: Kroger cuts hundreds of jobs amid turnaround concerns

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said last month the company was not “reconfirming” its three-year projection of US$400m in incremental operating profit.

October 03 , 2019

Tesco CEO announces surprise departure

The U.K.-based retailer's shares, which had almost halved in the months before Lewis started his turnaround, have climbed 40% on his watch.

October 03 , 2019

"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety

The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.

October 03 , 2019

U.S. to hit EU with 25% tariff on certain ag imports after landmark WTO ruling

The U.S. on Wednesday won the largest arbitration award in WTO history in its dispute with the EU over subsidies to Airbus. It will soon apply extra tariffs on products including olives, wine and cherry juice.

October 02 , 2019