Protectionist pressure on Mexico could double U.S. tomato prices

Pushing Mexican tomatoes out of the U.S. market could have extensive implications for traders and consumers.

January 25 , 2013

U.S. Retail Prices section launched

A new section helps fruit suppliers track retail prices at supermarket chains in four U.S. cities.

January 25 , 2013

Dole earnings take a hit in 2012

Difficult pricing and legal provisions pushed down Dole Food Company's profits in 2012.

January 25 , 2013

Namibian grape industry grabs market share

South Africa's labor strife played into the hands of Namibian grape exports, which have been growing regardless.

January 24 , 2013

Mexico: Sonora's horticultural sector counts the cost of frost damage

Severe frosts in northern Mexico are likely to affect supplies of a wide of range of vegetables and fruits going into the U.S.

January 24 , 2013

Organic farmland grows threefold worldwide

Oceania has spurred growth in global organic farmland while the U.S. and Africa have lagged behind.

January 23 , 2013

Peru: Complejo Agroindustrial Beta aims for top grape spot

Peruvian grape exporter Complejo Agroindustrial Beta will be investing aggressively over the next two years.

January 23 , 2013

Organic farmers push for day in court against Monsanto

Organic potato farmer Jim Gerritsen speaks on his legal battle for court protection against Monsanto.

January 21 , 2013

Catch-22 for South Africa's farming costs

A South African organization has warned against increased farm labor costs amid social strife over wages.

January 21 , 2013

Zespri pleads not guilty to customs offenses in China

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has expressed its disturbance at having been let down in China by an independent importer.

January 18 , 2013