Banana variety discovered in Oman shows pest resistance

A banana variety thought to only grow in Oman is reported to have a 'chemical cocktail' that acts as a natural beetle repellent.

June 05 , 2015

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim does not have a case, argue Crown lawyers

A Crown lawyer reportedly believes Psa might not have arrived in imported pollen in June 2009, but 'much earlier'.

June 05 , 2015

BASF believed to be considering offer for rival Syngenta

With a major Swiss multinational having recently turned down a takeover bid, an offer from a different company could be on the cards.

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

First Tajikistani cherries of 2015 land in China

Cherry shipments from Tajikistan continue after the country first received market access for China one year ago.

June 04 , 2015

Peru begins major avocado marketing campaign in U.S.

Amid anticipated record Peruvian avocado exports to the U.S., an industry body has cooked for sailors on the USS Cole Navy ship.

June 04 , 2015

Research aims to weed out the weevil from U.K. pea & bean sector

A U.K. researcher has warned pea and bean growers that pyrethroid sprays 'may not be effective' against a pest causing severe damage.

June 04 , 2015

Spain: New banana ripening operation opens in Mercamadrid

A new facility in a major Madrid wholesale market will store up to 160 pallets of bananas and other tropical fruits.

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

State of the Market - Week 22, 2015

The U.S. clementine market was reported to be undersupplied in week 22.

June 03 , 2015