Hurricane Michael forecast to strengthen and make landfall in Florida on Wednesday

The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 3 storm and will likely affect areas producing crops including tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers.

October 08 , 2018

Chile greatly reduces focus on U.S. apple market, boosts exports to Europe and India

Despite a 29% drop in Chilean apple exports to the U.S. through September, average prices were significantly lower than the last two years' levels.

October 08 , 2018

Aiming to emulate blueberry success, Peru is set for a raspberry boom

Peruvian raspberry plantings are set to soar over the coming years, and, unlike Chile, the country is aiming to export mainly fresh fruit to countries including the U.S.

October 05 , 2018

Bee vectored biopesticides developed as alternative to spraying

Canadian ag-tech start-up Bee Vectoring Technology has successfully developed a commercial alternative to pesticide spraying, using bees to carry and distribute an organic, inoculating powder during their pollination route.

October 04 , 2018

U.S.: Cosmic Crisp consumer launch campaign gets underway

Proprietary Variety Management says its integrated launch will push Cosmic Crisp into a "new stratosphere of consumer marketing for fresh produce".

October 02 , 2018

Australia: Seeka warns of possible Psa detection in Victoria kiwifruit orchard

The New Zealand-based company has notified Agriculture Victoria of unusual bacterial symptoms and is removing suspicious plant material pending further test results.

October 02 , 2018

Greece: Similar kiwifruit exports and prices forecast for 2018-19

While the head of agricultural co-op NESTOS says the industry is in a good state, he explains that more cool storage infrastructure is needed for continued growth.

October 02 , 2018

Western Growers, Produce Coalition for NAFTA praise revised deal

Western Growers says the new pact will make trade fairer and could boost U.S. exports, while the Produce Coalition for NAFTA says it is a "significant victory" for agriculture.

October 01 , 2018

Blockchain provides greater supply chain insights as well as traceability, says PMA

We chat with the PMA's Ed Treacy about the many benefits of blockchain in the supply chain and how easy it will be for Walmart's leafy green suppliers to implement over the next year.

October 01 , 2018

Peru to export first mandarins to Japan in 2019 following market access approval

Sergio del Castillo of ProCitrus describes Japan as a niche market, but pointed out that it offers high prices and would boost Peru's reputation as a trustworthy supplier.

September 28 , 2018