U.S.: Chiquita loses insurance dispute appeal

An Ohio appeals court has upheld a decision that produce group Chiquita will have to pay US$13 million to National Union Fire Insurance Co.

January 06 , 2016

Colombia conducts mock Panama Disease TR4 drill

Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has not yet been reported in Colombia, but growers and authorities in the northern department of Magdalena are getting prepared nonetheless.

January 05 , 2016

South Africa: Litchi production bolstered by early U.S. market success

Litchi production in South Africa looks set to increase following the first successful export campaign to the U.S.

January 05 , 2016

Hain Celestial expands European portfolio with U.K. acquisition

A company focused on natural and organic products expects up to US$65 million in net sales during 2016 after a recent acquisition.

January 05 , 2016

Indian pomegranate growers gear up for global export campaign

Two Indian pomegranate producers are turning their attention to foreign markets, amid expectations for high volumes and low domestic prices this season.

January 05 , 2016

Mexico: Frosts a blessing and a curse for growers in Sonora, Sinaloa

Frosts witnessed in parts of Mexico last week have damaged more than 18,000 hectares of agricultural land, but have actually been ideal for table grape growers.

January 05 , 2016

U.S. suspends Spanish pepper imports

Multiple Medfly detections have led to a U.S. suspension of Spanish pepper imports.

January 05 , 2016

U.S. decision gives organic growers choice in commodity programs

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has applauded a USDA decision that will allow organic producers to opt out of conventional commodity check-off programs.

January 04 , 2016

Wild bee decline threatens U.S. crop production, study finds

The first study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they’re disappearing from areas like California’s Central Valley and the Mississippi River valley.

January 04 , 2016

Chilean grower sees kale potential

Kale has been gaining lots of ground in the U.S. over recent years, and now a farmer in Chile has started up his own production to supply the domestic market.

January 04 , 2016