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

Costa Rican strike eases, but pineapple exports remain limited

Industry association CANAPEP says the government is hopeful it can find a solution to the near-three-week strike by October.

September 28 , 2018

U.S. and Japan to begin FTA negotiations

Tokyo is reportedly worried that as part of any bilateral deal Washington might put pressure to open up its politically sensitive farm market.

September 26 , 2018

Capespan sells Joy Wing Mau stake for US$82M to focus on primary operations

However, the companies remain partners and joint shareholders in the fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Asia which was established last year.

September 26 , 2018

Root-zone cooling technology doubles lettuce yields, speeds growth

"These results highlight the many benefits of root zone cooling in modern agriculture including enhanced plant growth, improved quality, shorter growing cycles, greater growth uniformity as well as energy savings."

September 25 , 2018