Peru expects record organic banana exports in 2018

The Peruvian banana industry has doubled the number of countries it ships to over the last decade, even exporting to North Korea last year.

August 23 , 2018

Naturipe partners with SAP in blockchain initiative

The goal is to help build the next-generation of farm-to-consumer “track and trace".

August 21 , 2018

Uruguay expects 65% rise in blueberry exports

"We see that while the demand is growing, the Southern Hemisphere supplies are growing even more."

August 21 , 2018

"Very lively" start to EU apple season expected, says VOG

“Last season taught us an important lesson, which we must not forget," says the Italy-based consortium's director Gerhard Dichgans.

August 21 , 2018

Chilean cherry exports forecast flat for 2018-19

The USDA estimate follows a record season that saw exports nearly double year-on-year.

August 20 , 2018

U.S. blueberry season sees slightly lower volumes

However, blueberry market prices over July and August have also been lower than last year.

August 20 , 2018

Canada plans to phase out two neonic pesticides

Meanwhile, a U.K. study recently found that a potential neonicotinoid replacement may also present a risk for bee populations.

August 17 , 2018

Bayer begins Monsanto integration, remains defiant over glyphosate ruling

"Today ... Bayer also gains the ability to become actively involved in defense efforts in the glyphosate trials and any other legal disputes."

August 16 , 2018

Zespri and Chilean ag ministry discuss kiwifruit cooperation

The Chilean Agriculture Minister reportedly said he would like the countries to "complement one another, rather than competing."

August 15 , 2018

New Chilean citrus, apple varieties to be available in 2022

Trials are currently underway for seedless clementine, mandarin and lemon varieties, and a Venturia-resistant apple.

August 14 , 2018