Monsanto knocks back Bayer's initial proposal

Bayer's pitch to make an "innovation powerhouse" has been deemed "incomplete and financially inadequate" by the Monsanto board.

May 25 , 2016

Asian produce companies appear in Panama Papers

A northern Chinese veggie grower, a Hong Kong-based produce trader and an Indonesian pineapple company have been linked to the Panama Papers leak.

May 25 , 2016

US$62B Monsanto deal would create 'innovation powerhouse', says Bayer boss

Bayer has made an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Monsanto.

May 23 , 2016

Australia and China sign nectarine export protocols

The new protocol is the first by China to recognize a Fruit Fly Pest Free Area (FF-PFA) on mainland Australia.

May 20 , 2016

U.S. organic product sales hit US$43.3B record in 2015

And organic fresh produce was the gateway.

May 19 , 2016

The silk road to fruit freshness

Tufts University researchers have found a biocompatible silk coating can help fruits can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration.

May 19 , 2016

U.S.: Orchard View expects greater cherry consistency in 2016

Thanks to a new Unitec sorting machine, the company expects an even stronger season at the retail level.

May 19 , 2016

U.K.: Samphire was the seaside's 'best kept secret'...until now

Historically few people have been able to try out samphire, a type of ‘sea asparagus’, because getting access to it was tough in many parts of the British Isles.

May 18 , 2016

Jungmeyer: "We need to have trade with Mexico"

FPAA president Lance Jungmeyer discusses the importance of new infrastructure and the Nogales produce industry's apprehension at what Donald Trump's policies might be if elected.

May 17 , 2016

Australian Govt to delay backpacker tax

The Federal Government will delay its introduction of the controversial 32.5% tax on temporary and seasonal agriculture workers.

May 16 , 2016