Countries
U.S.: Early Northwest cherry season draws to a close
Northwest Cherry Growers says overall the third-largest season in history was positive, except for an 'avalance' of fruit after the Fourth of July holidays.
August 19 , 2015
U.S. researchers develop device to count dropped citrus
A team at the University of Florida hopes a new machine could have "significant economic value" for growers whose citrus has been hit by HLB.
August 18 , 2015
EC approves active ingredient in Bayer CropScience's new insecticide
A new product to be launched by Bayer CropScience in Europe in 2017 is said to be effective against thrips, whiteflies, aphids and mites.
August 18 , 2015
Papua New Guinea bans range of produce imports
Papua New Guinea's Agriculture Minister wants people to buy home-grown fruit and vegetables to boost small and medium-sized businesses.
August 18 , 2015
Chilean walnut exports climb in H1
Turkish and Italian demand helped Chile boost its walnut exports significantly in the first six months of 2015.
August 18 , 2015
Finnwatch to stand by Andy Hall despite funding cuts
A Finnish NGO has pledged its support to a human rights activist facing criminal charges in Thailand over allegations he made against a pineapple processor.
August 18 , 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
Brazil: Lower sales prices slice Renar results in H1
Brazilian apple grower-marketer Renar registered a loss for the first half of 2015 despite significant progress in cost reduction.
August 17 , 2015
NatureFresh's mobile greenhouse 'impacting buying decisions'
NatureFresh Farms' Greenhouse Education Center has now been touring the U.S. and Canada for three months and has been met with 'rave reviews'.
August 17 , 2015
U.S.: Giumarra enters JV with Wildwood Packing and Cooling
Giumarra is set to increase its citrus and stonefruit volume thanks to a new sales and marketing agreement with a Kingsburg-based company.
August 17 , 2015
