U.K.-bound produce worth millions lost due to migrant 'contamination'

The French government is being urged to take action over the migrant crisis at a key port, with more than US$15 million of produce having been thrown away this year.

June 16 , 2015

Brazil to export larger mangoes to U.S.

Within the space of a couple of months, the U.S. has eased weight restrictions for mango imports from two South American countries.

June 12 , 2015

U.K.: Dutch grown stripy bell peppers hit Asda shelves

What Asda describes as the 'ultimate super pepper' is now on sale across the U.K.

June 09 , 2015

U.S. to propose import rule for Argentine lemons

The U.S. lemon market could soon open to lemon shippers in two key northern provinces, after a positive visit by APHIS officials.

June 09 , 2015

Syngenta rejects second Monsanto takeover bid

Syngenta says Monsanto's newest offer represents the 'same inadequate price' and the 'same regulatory risks' as the previous one a few weeks ago.

June 08 , 2015

A look into Kazakhstan's giant greenhouse complex

Kazakhstan's president hopes a greenhouse being constructed in the north of the country will contribute towards making the nation more agriculturally self-sufficient.

June 08 , 2015

Canada: Positive results for researchers aiming to boost grape storability

Having successfully adapted sulphur pads to the Sovereign Coronation variety, an Ontario research center now hopes to trial fumigation methods to increase growers' competitiveness.

June 05 , 2015

Russian PM promises "symmetrical" response if EU tightens sanctions

Despite the Russian economy having shrunk by 2% in the first quarter, the country's prime minister says the food import ban would only be lifted if the West drops its economic sanctions.

June 04 , 2015

Calavo enjoys record results in Q2

Although a sharp increase in avocado volumes was 'substantially' offset by weather-related declines in other product categories, revenues, gross margin and net income all jumped to new heights.

June 03 , 2015

Syngenta prepares for second takeover bid

Monsanto is reportedly preparing to make another takeover bid for the Swiss multinational, which is anticipated to be at least 10% higher.