U.S. apple orchard fined US$2.25M for hiring 'unauthorized' workers

The exclusive grower of the Opal variety in North America has urged the industry to help fix the 'dysfunctional and broken' immigration system following a hefty fine.

June 10 , 2015

McDonald's Mexico to include Zespri SunGold in Happy Meals

A Zespri representative hopes the first-of-its-kind deal with McDonald's will help introduce gold kiwifruit to people who weren't familiar with it before.

June 09 , 2015

Syngenta rejects second Monsanto takeover bid

Syngenta says Monsanto's newest offer represents the 'same inadequate price' and the 'same regulatory risks' as the previous one a few weeks ago.

June 08 , 2015

A look into Kazakhstan's giant greenhouse complex

Kazakhstan's president hopes a greenhouse being constructed in the north of the country will contribute towards making the nation more agriculturally self-sufficient.

June 08 , 2015

Canada: Positive results for researchers aiming to boost grape storability

Having successfully adapted sulphur pads to the Sovereign Coronation variety, an Ontario research center now hopes to trial fumigation methods to increase growers' competitiveness.

June 05 , 2015

Russian PM promises "symmetrical" response if EU tightens sanctions

Despite the Russian economy having shrunk by 2% in the first quarter, the country's prime minister says the food import ban would only be lifted if the West drops its economic sanctions.

June 04 , 2015

Calavo enjoys record results in Q2

Although a sharp increase in avocado volumes was 'substantially' offset by weather-related declines in other product categories, revenues, gross margin and net income all jumped to new heights.

June 03 , 2015

Syngenta prepares for second takeover bid

Monsanto is reportedly preparing to make another takeover bid for the Swiss multinational, which is anticipated to be at least 10% higher.

June 03 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland hit by fresh work stoppage accusation

The new contract between the West Coast port employer and worker union may have just been ratified, but the new dispatch process reportedly encountered trouble on Sunday.

June 02 , 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture

The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.

May 29 , 2015