Xylella emergency declared in Costa Rica

The outbreak of plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa in southern Europe is having commercial impacts as far away as the Caribbean.

August 04 , 2015

Colombia ships first cold treatment-free golden berries to the U.S.

A more competitive protocol is worth its weight in golden berries, a complex-flavored fruit that has become a star crop for the Colombian produce industry.

August 03 , 2015

Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce

USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.

August 03 , 2015

Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture

Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.

July 31 , 2015

New legal tool launched to strengthen contract farming

With supermarket direct sourcing on the rise, a group of intergovernmental organizations including the FAO has released a legal guide to help farmers and buyers forge more equitable and sustainable contracts.

July 31 , 2015

China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray

Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.

July 30 , 2015

Ahold USA joins CIW Fair Food Program

The number of stores stocking Fair Food Program tomatoes is set to rise 75% with one of North America's leading grocers now taking part in the initiative.

July 29 , 2015

California: Ag Council aims to set record straight on water use

"It shouldn’t be green lawns versus green vegetables," says Agricultural Council of California president Emily Rooney.

July 29 , 2015

Jingold nets soccer star to kick kiwifruit goals in South Korea

One of Korea's leading soccer stars is promoting Chilean-grown kiwifruit marketed under an Italian brand.

July 29 , 2015

Fresh Del Monte exec "not so optimistic" about European banana market

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says Northern European banana buyers are now showing a preference for second grade fruit, while in Germany prices are 'below cost'.

July 29 , 2015