U.S.: Variety mix, quality boost domestic movement for Washington apples

Taiwan and India have been Washington State's number three and four export markets this campaign, which saw the second-largest crop in history.

April 10 , 2017

NZ: Bay of Plenty district hit by "extreme rainfall" and flooding

A Zespri spokesperson says while some kiwifruit growers have been affected, the situation is "unlikely to have a significant impact on the overall season".

April 06 , 2017

South Africa: ZZ2 'Nature Farming' takes compost to new level

The grower makes its own compost on 28 hectares which it applies to all its crops, sometimes accompanied by a special "compost tea" in the irrigation mix.

April 06 , 2017

Syngenta-ChemChina deal gets EU nod, U.S. progress

ChemChina will need to divest of its European pesticide and plant growth regulator business for the deal to go ahead.

April 05 , 2017

Rijk Zwaan opens retail center showcasing fresh produce technologies

Unsure how to launch a new product or how consumers will response? Rijk Zwaan may be able to help with a specialized center for research and learning.

April 04 , 2017

Del Monte CEO gets US$2.7M income boost after strong 2016 results

The executive, who owns more than a third of ordinary shares in the company, notched a 32% year-on-year uptick in compensation last year.

April 04 , 2017

South African credit rating downgraded to "junk" status

S&P held an emergency meeting over the weekend following a cabinet shuffle last week that ousted finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

April 03 , 2017

Stemilt leads U.S. return to Japanese apple market after long absence

The Washington State shipper wants to bring selection and choice to a market that's had "the same old apple varieties served to their customers for the last 30 years".

April 03 , 2017

Hortifrut EBITDA rose by nearly half in 2016

Profits rose significantly for the year, boosted by higher volumes and better average berry prices.

March 31 , 2017

U.S.: Blueberry freeze to spark increased crop protection in Georgia

A representative of Alpine Fresh believes the domestic market should "absolutely remain strong and stable for the entire domestic season," thanks to minimal overlap between states.