Bayer to cut tenth of global workforce, increase ag focus

Bayer's plans to cut around 12,000 jobs follow its recent takeover of Monsanto and an August U.S. ruling linking glyphosate to cancer.

November 30 , 2018

Spain: Blueberries drive Huelva's berry planted area growth

There were also increases for strawberries but declines for raspberries and blackberries.

November 30 , 2018

Chilean table grape season kicks off, first U.S.-bound exports due next week

"The markets have spoken, and we have listened. Our important export markets, like North America, are not interested in older varieties like Flames and Red Globes."

November 29 , 2018

Spain granted Chinese table grape market access

The agreement was signed during a recent visit to Spain by Chinese President Xi Jinping, following two years of negotations between the two countries.

November 29 , 2018

Total Produce reaffirms growth target

Ireland-based Total Produce has confirmed that it continues to target adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid-single-digit range, excluding the 45% Dole contribution for the five months ending December 2018.

November 29 , 2018

“Important new tool” to control Psa launched in New Zealand

AureoGold, which has been developed by Plant & Food Research in collaboration with Arysta LifeScience, is a natural yeast strain that is said to be able to reduce growth and spread of the disease.

November 29 , 2018

Ecuador launches B2B platform to connect suppliers with importers

ProEcuador has launched a new online service through which importers can connect with more than a thousand supplies of fresh produce from the Andean country.

November 29 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 47, 2018

Chilean cherries fetched higher opening prices in the U.S. market than last year thanks to low supply and strong demand.

November 29 , 2018

U.K.: Can-do attitude, business savvy at the heart of Jupiter Group’s international success

The former UK-based importer has transformed into a global producer that is pioneering new grape varieties and reaping dramatic results.

November 29 , 2018

Zespri SunGold "really taking off" in North America, says CEO

Fresh Fruit Portal caught up with Zespri International CEO Dan Mathieson and Zespri North America marketing manager Sarah Deaton at last month's PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida.

November 29 , 2018