Greenyard in "full swing" to implement recovery plan

The multinational's banks have given their support to the plan aimed at recovering after what was a very challenging 2018 due to various factors.

April 12 , 2019

French court finds Bayer's Monsanto liable for farmer's sickness

The court ruled that the company was liable for the sickness of a farmer who inhaled one of its weedkillers, in another legal setback for the Bayer-owned business over health claims.

April 11 , 2019

NZ suspends U.S. citrus imports after pest detection

Technical experts are assessing the find and any measures that might need to be taken as the pest species is not normally associated with citrus.

April 11 , 2019

LPS '19 preview: South Africa anticipates challenging apple and pear season in Europe

The country’s topfruit marketing window and prices look set to come under pressure, but trade body Hortgro says fruit colour and eating quality will be “very good”.

April 11 , 2019

Perishable Pundit: The words that can't be spoken

Jim Prevor asks: "Who is buying product not in compliance with leafy greens metrics and where are the industry leaders stepping up to solve this problem?"

April 11 , 2019

Costa Rica expects lower pineapple, banana exports in 2019

Banana and pineapple exports are anticipated to be down by 20% and 10% year-on-year, partly as the result of drier-than-normal conditions over the last several months.

April 11 , 2019

U.S.: California Avocado Commission sets extensive marketing campaign in motion

The Commission initiates its highly targeted advertising campaign in California, with hopes to make a favorable impression on "premium Californians" and "super avocado users".

April 10 , 2019

U.K.: Tesco adds plant-based meals to its meat aisles

The company's sustainable move reflects a greater trend in the UK: a growing number of vegan, vegetarian, or 'flexitarian' shoppers.

April 10 , 2019

Peru gears up for first mandarin exports to Japan

Nakahara Shigehito of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) visited mandarin orchards and packhouses between April 1-5, as part of the world plan agreed by the two countries.

April 10 , 2019

Optimizing sorting tech would grant produce industry a "quick win", says TOMRA

The company says optimizing this technology could reap huge benefits for those in the produce industry, including decreased food waste, improved efficiency, and US$384 million more in company profits.

April 10 , 2019