Leading biotech firm to buy Oxitec for US$160M

U.S.-based Intrexon has announced it will acquire an innovative U.K. business that produces GM insects to reduce the spread of agricultural pests and disease.

August 10 , 2015

Florida: Large-scale GM citrus field trials could start in spring

With an experimental use permit from the EPA, Southern Gardens Citrus is now building the trees needed for significant field trials of citrus greening-resistant fruit.

August 10 , 2015

China approves several produce import protocols

Four new fresh crops from two different continents have been approved for the Chinese market, where local growers have also struck an access deal with South Korea.

August 10 , 2015

China: JD to invest US$700M in leading supermarket chain

China’s largest online direct sales company will soon hold a 10% stake in one of the country's biggest supermarket operators.

August 10 , 2015

Russia eases Moldovan restrictions

The Russian market may still be closed for the EU, but Moldova's fruit industry is moving on the right track.

August 07 , 2015

'We're fighting to redirect every kilo', says Belgian pear shipper

The impact of the Russian ban was not as bad as expected for Belgian pear and tomato growers, but for apples it was a different story.

August 07 , 2015

Weak economy diminishes Russia's attractiveness for Egyptian fruit exporter

"Politically Russia is banning [EU] produce, but commercially it's still in the market," says one Egyptian shipper.

August 07 , 2015

EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season

EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.

August 06 , 2015

Citrus greening spurs carrier flies into action

The same disease that has cost the Florida citrus industry US$3.6 billion has been found to fundamentally change the behavior of insects that spread it.

August 06 , 2015

Australia: Purple patch for blissful Tasmanian-grown potatoes

A colorful potato variety bred in Idaho has been shown to resonate with Australian consumers.

August 05 , 2015