Countries

Startup offers standardized data for ag industry

Agronometrics.com hopes to serve as a portal to access agricultural data on various international markets.
December 02 , 2013

"Blood avocado" story appears in Mexican press

A Vocativ.com story alleging drug cartel involvement in the Mexican avocado trade has gone viral.
December 02 , 2013

Dole Philippines suffers repeat rebel attack

Facilities owned by Dole Philippines have been targeted by rebels opposed to the presence of multinational companies.
December 02 , 2013

Key Chinese ag investment player bullish on reforms

The founder of Joyvio's parent company was upbeat about China's land reforms during a visit to meet growers and business partners in Chile.
December 02 , 2013

Chile: ASOEX calls for emergency measures to alleviate strike effects

ASOEX has spoken out over the "serious and severe disruption" to fruit traders caused by public sector strikes in Chile.
November 29 , 2013

Chilean fruit exports still in jeopardy due to government strikes

As if frost impacts weren't enough, a public sector strike is damaging the season's prospects for many Chilean fruit growers and exporters.
November 29 , 2013

EU announces ban on South African citrus

After a season of intense debate, the EU has implemented a ban on one of its leading sources of citrus fruit.
November 29 , 2013

Profit drop in store for Kenyan horticultural exporter

Falling tea prices and less avocado production will likely lead to an earnings decline for Kenya's Kakuzi Limited.
November 29 , 2013

U.K.: Tesco opens new online grocery facility in London

Tesco has opened its sixth online center in London in the space of seven years, helping to tackle local unemployment problems.
November 29 , 2013

Walnuts Australia wins top gong for agriculture in export awards

Beef and dairy companies have dominated the agribusiness part of the Australian Export Awards in recent years, but not in 2013.
November 28 , 2013