"Immobilizing pests", ICB Pharma bio-tech to go global

Steeped in a family line descending from one of the fathers of modern thermochemistry, the Polish company's biological products are on-trend and have proven a hit with growers.

March 06 , 2017

Organic certification under scrutiny for U.S. importer Pichuberry

A German certifier and a Colombia-based goldenberry grower-exporter allege their names were misused on organic documentation provided to a U.S. customer.

March 03 , 2017

Total Produce, T&G raise stakes in Oppy

Oppy described the increased links with the two companies as forming an "unprecedented global supply chain".

March 02 , 2017

Kohlrabi the 'new star' in the salad bar, says Bejo Zaden

Representatives of the Dutch seed company discuss some of the hottest trends in the European vegetable space.

March 01 , 2017

Belgium: Growing under lights bolsters year-round strawberries at Hoogstraten

Co-generation has become common for the company in tomatoes, and now the practice is increasing for strawberry cultivation.

February 28 , 2017

Zespri signs Statement of Intent for commercial opportunities in Iran

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has recognized possibilities in one of the world's fastest-growing kiwifruit production regions.

February 27 , 2017

U.S.: Oscar nominees entitled to Opal apples for remainder of the season

To be honest, we're a bit jealous.

February 27 , 2017

Florida court orders crewleader to pay US$3.5M in forced labor damages

The CIW claims this is the ninth forced labor operation brought to justice by its anti-slavery program.

February 27 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017