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Dole to revamp U.S. West Coast fleet

The Dole Food Company has ditched a share buyback scheme in favor of a shipping investment.
May 29 , 2013

Organic pomegranates gain ground in South Africa

South Africans are getting a lesson in how to grow and eat organic pomegranates.
May 29 , 2013

Costa Rican organic growers need 'more incentives'

Costa Rica's organic horticultural exports rose in 2012 despite a slight decline in planted surface area.
May 28 , 2013

Colombian government and FARC come to ag agreement

A "critical step" has been taken by FARC and the Colombian government toward agriculture reform.
May 28 , 2013

Organic apples "a pretty tough game", says NZ exporter

Washington Fujis have put the squeeze on New Zealand's top organic apple exporter, who has found new ways to maintain sales.
May 20 , 2013

South African apples and pears shine on European market

South Africa could reach record pear exports, in part due to demand from an undersupplied Europe.
May 17 , 2013

Chemical 'cocktail' found in Greek fruits and vegetables

Testing by Greenpeace found "highly toxic" and several banned pesticides in Greek produce.
May 15 , 2013

U.S. Supreme Court rules unanimously for Monsanto

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Monsanto's patent claims yesterday in a case against an Indiana farmer.
May 14 , 2013

Relative claims Liu a "scapegoat" in Zespri China fraud case

The nephew of a Chinese import agent has spoken out against kiwifruit marketer Zespri's practices in the New Zealand media.
May 14 , 2013

U.S.: fair trade promotion expands into new, bigger markets

Interrupcion CEO Rafael Goldberg reflects on outstanding banana volume growth and new projects.
May 13 , 2013