Western Growers, Produce Coalition for NAFTA praise revised deal

Western Growers says the new pact will make trade fairer and could boost U.S. exports, while the Produce Coalition for NAFTA says it is a "significant victory" for agriculture.

October 01 , 2018

Blockchain provides greater supply chain insights as well as traceability, says PMA

We chat with the PMA's Ed Treacy about the many benefits of blockchain in the supply chain and how easy it will be for Walmart's leafy green suppliers to implement over the next year.

October 01 , 2018

China: Inaugural NZ avocado import season kicks off with large fruit

Just Avocados' recent commercial touchdown in mainland China was shortly followed by AVANZA, which is also delving into Taiwan for the first time this year.

October 01 , 2018

Capespan sells Joy Wing Mau stake for US$82M to focus on primary operations

However, the companies remain partners and joint shareholders in the fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Asia which was established last year.

September 26 , 2018

Berry People launches inaugural Chilean organic blueberry season and Avo People brand avocados

The company is also announcing a full line of branded conventional berries and avocados to complement its core organic offering, as well as the start of its Mexican raspberry season.

September 26 , 2018

Root-zone cooling technology doubles lettuce yields, speeds growth

"These results highlight the many benefits of root zone cooling in modern agriculture including enhanced plant growth, improved quality, shorter growing cycles, greater growth uniformity as well as energy savings."

September 25 , 2018

U.S.: Walmart wants leafy green suppliers to implement blockchain traceability within a year

The announcement comes in the wake of a deadly multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Arizona-grown romaine lettuce.

September 24 , 2018

Costa Rica: Strike causes heavy losses for pineapple, banana industries

A severe strike in Costa Rica over the last two weeks has affected the banana and pineapple industries, with the latter suffering multi-million dollar losses.

September 23 , 2018

Solidarity against strawberry sabotage: Community lifts Aussie grower spirits

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has echoed calls from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging people to eat more (carefully cut) strawberries, and some growers are already noticing a shift in consumer sentiment. 

September 21 , 2018

U.S.: Local produce segment where organic was 15 years ago, says BrightFarms

A representative of the rapidly expanding greenhouse company says that "we haven’t even scratched the surface" of the locally grown produce sector's potential.

September 20 , 2018