U.S.: BrightFarms to ramp up greenhouse rollout

Capitalizing on demand for well-priced local salads, New York's BrightFarms expects a raft of new greenhouses to break ground in the next 18 months.

June 05 , 2014

Chilean apple size 'worst in 17 years', says exporter

Chile's apple growers have suffered from smaller fruit sizing and poor export markets this season, according to Santiago-based Los Lirios.

June 05 , 2014

U.K.: Asda partners with Melinda to supply alpine Italian cave apples

What started as a restoration project for the Vatican has become a unique, energy efficient storage system for an Italian apple company.

June 03 , 2014

Peru: Camposol announces social plans to support blueberry production growth

To facilitate rapid production growth, Camposol has announced housing projects to look after its employees.

June 03 , 2014

Maersk begins shipping revolution with new tech

In 10 years' time, new technology that monitors air and saves energy could become standard throughout the world for shipping containers.

June 02 , 2014

U.S.: strong outlook for avocado company as it builds new plant

Mission Produce will double the level of employment in a new California avocado packhouse.

June 02 , 2014

Chile: information platform aims for early ag disease prediction

With support from a Silicon Valley company and the Chilean Government, three young entrepreneurs have created a device for real time orchard monitoring with the goal of mitigating plant disease effects.

May 30 , 2014

Mozambique Panama Disease talks to yield containment report

A continental action plan is currently being drafted for Africa to address the potential spread of Panama Disease TR4.

May 30 , 2014

NZ sends first Enza Red kiwifruit to China

A Shanghai Zelun Trading rep is positive about the launch of Enza Red kiwifruit today, and discusses other T&G-owned fruit varieties on their way to China.

May 28 , 2014

Dole relinquishes shares in French fruit company

Dole Food Company has sold its minority interest in the holding company of Compagnie Fruitière Group.

May 27 , 2014