Bayer raises Monsanto takeover offer to US$65B

The German group has now raised its offer to US$127.5 per share and says negotiations are in 'advanced' stages.

September 06 , 2016

Majority of Poland's apple crop to be sent for processing, says Appolonia

The head of a major Polish apple company says the first shipments to China now look set to begin around mid-October.

September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros

John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.

September 05 , 2016

Spanish officials seize cocaine in Colombian banana shipment

The administrator of a fruit company in Seville has been arrested over the incident.

September 05 , 2016

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte president to move on

Hani El-Naffy will exit his president and COO roles but will stay on with the board of directors.

September 02 , 2016

Driscoll's rolls out global berry rebranding campaign

Driscoll’s may be a household name in berries but the company is now going one step further in its branding, tapping into the positive emotional bonds consumers feel with soft fruit.

August 31 , 2016

California: WGA "extremely disappointed" by Assembly's overtime bill approval

WGA has called on California Governor Jerry Brown to veto a bill that an industry-commissioned report claims could take US$4.5 billion from the state's farming economy.

August 29 , 2016

Farmfolio brings crowdfunding model to fresh produce investment

Horticulture. It's an exciting sector but not always accessible for many investors, particularly if they want an organic focus.

August 29 , 2016

U.S.: Industry may need to adapt to early seasons, says NW Cherry Growers

An industry head says growers and retailers may need to get used to greater early volumes and change their marketing strategies accordingly.

August 29 , 2016

Vegetable consumption found to improve body odor

Australian researchers have found vegetable consumption results in more pleasant-smelling sweat, with 'floral, fruity, sweet and medicinal' qualities.

August 29 , 2016