NZ: Scales Corp profit rises 59% in H1

Profits have surged for the owner of New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple business, with support from increased export volumes.

August 26 , 2015

Monsanto pulls out of Syngenta bid

While Monsanto still believes a tie up with a Swiss agri-business company would have been beneficial for all, it said there had been no 'constructive engagement.'

August 26 , 2015

New South African apple discovery set to make big bucks

"Deep in its soul a Gala is an unstable varietal," says a Tru-Cape grower, who has used this fact to his benefit.

August 26 , 2015

Thailand: Andy Hall charged in Natural Fruit defamation case

'The prospects for Andy Hall to receive a fair trial are looking grim', says Finnwatch.

August 24 , 2015

Brazil: "Tasty and processed" fruits are the future, says Pão de Açúcar

A representative from a major Brazilian supermarket chain speaks about consumer trends and where the company will be placing its emphasis in the coming years.

August 21 , 2015

U.S.: Chelan Fruit loses packhouse in fire

The head of a major Washington fruit packer estimates losses incurred from a recent fire that destroyed one of its two main plants will be US$50-80 million.

August 19 , 2015

U.S.: CIW Fair Food Program aims for new retailers, crops

Corporate social responsibility without worker participation is simply a "narrative" for retail branding in the eyes of a Fair Food Program leader.

August 17 , 2015

Driscoll's to expand organic berry nursery model throughout the Americas

Berries can still be certified as USDA organic if plant material is sourced from a conventional nursery, but multinational Driscoll's is going a step further to stay in the "spirit" of organic farming.

August 12 , 2015

Peru: North coast growers to bear brunt of El Niño

Peru's meteorology service Senamhi has outlined some possible effects of El Niño on grapes, mangoes, bananas, blueberries, avocados and oranges.

August 12 , 2015

Argentina cautious despite U.S. blueberry supply gap

Southern Hemisphere blueberry exporters will have much to gain after a short U.S. season, but Argentina isn't giving much away about its intentions.

August 12 , 2015