Cocaine found hidden in pineapples in U.S., Spain

More than 100 kilograms of the drug have been found in pineapples originating in Costa Rica.

August 29 , 2018

Greenyard's Q1 profits hit by 'numerous factors'

The Belgium-based multinational has now significantly cut its profit forecast for the full year, following a few bumpy months.

August 28 , 2018

USDA to purchase US$500M of produce as part of trade war assistance

A total of a little more than US$500 million will be spent on fruits, vegetables and tree nuts as part of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Food Purchase and Distribution Program.

August 27 , 2018

U.S. and Mexico reach preliminary NAFTA deal

The preliminary agreement reportedly centers on the rules governing the automobile industry and still excludes Canada, which has been absent from talks held in Washington in recent weeks.

August 27 , 2018

Blueberry performance lifts Camposol's H1 revenues

Camposol says that blueberry revenues more than doubled while avocado revenues were cut in half, and it also reveals the process that led it to withdraw plans for an IPO.

August 23 , 2018

South African table grape crop could hit record in 2018-19

SATI says good winter rains have "largely broken" the Western Cape drought.

August 23 , 2018

Peru: Widespread poisonings linked to pesticides

Dozens of Piura farmworkers were intoxicated from pesticide inhalation earlier this month, while just a few days before several people died from eating contaminated meat.

August 22 , 2018