Post Archive
U.S. revokes Canada reciprocity agreement
Canadian produce companies are no longer protected by the U.S. payment protection system PACA.
October 06 , 2014
EU regulators approve Chiquita-Fyffes merger
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a potential merger between Chiquita and Fyffes, saying there would be no detrimental effect on market competition.
October 03 , 2014
Boycott fails to dampen Israel’s expectations
While some supermarkets are unwilling to buy produce from Israeli-occupied territories, the country's fruit and vegetable sector has proven resilient throughout the recent Gaza crisis.
October 03 , 2014
Advertorial: Chilean avocado growers discover new Gem™
Westfalia and Subsole are hoping to take the Chilean avocado sector by storm with the Gem™ variety.
October 03 , 2014
Freshmax to merge with Crasborn Bros
Freshmax and Crasborn Bros plan to merge to become New Zealand's third largest apple exporter.
October 03 , 2014
NZKGI, Zespri slam 'The Kiwifruit Claim' against govt
Citing a lack of transparency, New Zealand kiwifruit industry leaders have criticized a claim against the government.
October 03 , 2014
China may become world macadamia nut leader
While production challenges abound, China's macadamia industry now has as many trees in the ground as Australia.
October 03 , 2014
UN calls out Thai fruit companies over forced labor claims
A UN working group has called attention to allegations over forced labor at two Thai fruit processors.
October 02 , 2014
Second round of Argentine port strikes called off
Despite some port delays in Argentina last month due to strikes, the blueberry industry says damages weren't severe.
October 02 , 2014
Organic Italian kiwifruit hit U.S. shores
Viva Tierra Organic has embarked on its second Italian kiwifruit import season.
October 02 , 2014
