Chile: SAN urges immediate assistance for stranded farmers

Chile's National Agricultural Society (SAN) says the severe flooding has left many stranded without water for days, as produce companies use private helicopters to rescue those in need.

March 27 , 2015

Mexico: New avocado export system better serves industry, says APEAM

APEAM is pleased that no sanctions or penalties were posed in a recent competition authority decision.

March 27 , 2015

U.K.: Scientist says govt drew wrong conclusion from neonicotinoids study

A biology professor reportedly says the U.K.'s position on a type of pesticide "doesn’t add up".

March 27 , 2015

Indonesia: Fresh Grow to launch 'King Tomato' range after positive trial

Fresh Grow says 'lower-cost and unmatched quality beat-out less fresh, higher-costing imports.'

March 27 , 2015

U.S.: Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers expect NZ Honeycrisps in May

A large Washington State apple supplier says the specific New Zealand region where Honeycrisp apples are grown brings on an 'amazing color.'

March 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profits pip IPO forecast for 2014

The parent company of Mr Apple has exceeded expectations in its first annual result announcement to the NZX.

March 26 , 2015

New Indian banana brands slip into Gulf markets

Pick N Serve managing director Subrata Mondal believes he can get an edge over Ecuadorian and Philippine banana suppliers to the Gulf region.

March 26 , 2015

Mexican resolution puts an end to avocado export services monopoly

Mexican avocado packers no longer need to be members of APEAM to export to the U.S.

March 26 , 2015

No risk of Russian ban on Serbian fruit, says ambassador

Serbia has reportedly established a new system of sending phytosanitary certificates to Russia in advance.

March 26 , 2015

Brazil's Argentine pome fruit ban "unjustified and hasty", says CAFI

A major Argentine industry body warns of "severe social consequences" if Brazil's pome fruit ban continues.

March 26 , 2015