Solving India's banana waste problem

Danfoss India has ambitious plans to resolve infrastructure problems that are leaving a third of bananas by the wayside.

August 25 , 2014

Australia: Select Harvests to make landmark acquisitions

A leading Australian almond company plans to spend US$59 million on new properties and water entitlements in a bid to double production by 2018.

August 24 , 2014

Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials

A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.

August 22 , 2014

NZ: SunGold and organic kiwifruit volumes surge for Seeka in H1

A more competitive postharvest environment hasn't stopped New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packer from making big gains in the first half of 2014.

August 21 , 2014

Russia eases ban on certain produce

In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.

August 21 , 2014

South Africa considers altering GM labeling legislation

Stricter regulations could soon come into force in South Africa to clarify what constitutes GM produce.

August 20 , 2014

Europe: Copa Cogeca welcomes emergency package but calls for more help

European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca believes more extraordinary measures are warranted to soften the blow from Russia's import ban.

August 20 , 2014

EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry

The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.

August 18 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita board rejects Brazilian offer

Banana workers and advocacy groups had raised concern that a Brazilian takeover would set back 15 years of progress. Luckily for them, Chiquita is not recommending the deal to its shareholders.

August 14 , 2014

More market stabilization measures on the cards, says EU Ag Commissioner

To tackle challenges from Russia's food import ban, the EU will implement a faster market monitoring service and new stabilization measures for fruits and vegetables.