Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM

More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.

August 27 , 2015

Colombia: Health benefits make yacón a winner for Ova Organic

A tuber but sweet, almost like a melon when eaten raw, the yacón fruit is making an impression on consumers both for its taste and health benefits for diabetics.

August 27 , 2015

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