Today's Headline
Colombian banana protests turn violent
Colombian banana worker protests against Banacol took a turn for the worse this week.
August 07 , 2014
Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop
A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.
August 07 , 2014
Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries
While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.
August 06 , 2014
Coca Cola untaps US$5B for African investments
Fruit farmers in Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi are expected to benefit from Coca Cola's expansive 'Source Africa' initiative.
August 06 , 2014
China re-opens market to California citrus
After a 15-month absence, California's citrus industry can once again ship its fruit to China.
August 05 , 2014
U.K.: The Co-operative offloads farms for £249M
A British charity has paid a substantial sum for a consumer cooperative's farms, covering 15,997 hectares of land as well as facilities and properties.
August 05 , 2014
Inside the world's first seedless mango
We speak with the man behind India's renowned "practically seedless" Sindhu mango.
August 04 , 2014
Greek growers 'hold their breath' for possible Russian ban
Russia looks likely to place an import ban on Greek fruit which could have drastic impacts on the industry.
August 01 , 2014
U.S. improves apple trade with Indonesia but 'insignificantly'
A U.S. Northwest Horticultural Council representative discusses the state of trade barriers with Indonesia and China at the moment.
August 01 , 2014
Moroccan fresh blueberry exporters gain access to U.S. market
U.S. consumers simply can't get enough of blueberries, and soon they will have another source of origin for the antioxidant-rich fruit.
July 30 , 2014
