China: Dongfang purchases new farms for US$60M

China's second-largest citrus harvester says the aquisition of 1,200 hectares of plantations should increase revenues this year by US$4.5 million.

July 01 , 2016

California sitting on more groundwater than thought, says Stanford study

While one researcher says there is 'definitely' enough extra groundwater to make a difference for California's farmers, other scientists have contested the findings.

June 30 , 2016

Del Monte Pacific back in the black in 2015-16

Del Monte Pacific said its gross margin for the year improved thanks to lower trade spend in its U.S. subsidiary and initiatives to mitigate lower pineapple output from El Niño.

June 29 , 2016

Hydro-powered pump offers eco-friendly irrigation solution

The developer of an innovative pump that irritates farms without electricity is now looking for distributors in the Latin American market.

June 29 , 2016

Freshfel explains Brexit impacts on produce trade

The European Fresh Produce Association has outlined a number of ways the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU could affect exporters around the world.

June 28 , 2016

Still no consensus on glyphosate as EU license expiration looms

The head of Copa Cogeca says it is 'unacceptable' that the EU has not extended the glyphosate license, which is set to expire this week.

June 28 , 2016

Costa Rican project gives leg-up to small baby banana growers

Corbana is hoping to both improving growing practices on Lady Finger banana farms and better understand the volatile international markets.

June 27 , 2016

U.K.: 'No immediate regulatory changes likely' following Brexit, says FPC

The U.K.'s Fresh Produce Consortium says the transition toward leaving the European Union could take up to two years, but warns the decision will have 'number of impacts' on trade.

June 24 , 2016

Polish apple access to China "a big relief", says exporter

A representative of Appolonia says if Poland exports sufficient apple volumes to China in the future, it should relieve some pressure on the European market.

June 24 , 2016

Western Australia's avocado production to 'quadruple in five to eight years'

With new trees going in the ground at a rapid pace, the Western Australia avocado industry is looking overseas for potential export opportunities.

June 23 , 2016