Post Archive
Ecuador set to sign trade agreement with EU
ProEcuador expects banana exports to Europe to increase by 10% next year, after the country gets on a level playing field with Peru and Colombia.
November 07 , 2016
U.S.: Strong start for Californian kiwifruit season
Nick Matteis says California kiwifruit growers are enjoying "good prices, a good crop, good quality, and good volume."
November 07 , 2016
Thai Supreme Court dismisses criminal defamation case against Andy Hall
The court ruled that an interview Hall gave to Al-Jazeera does not constitute criminal defamation, but the dismissal does not affect the suspended prison sentence handed down in September.
November 04 , 2016
Leading ag universities team up to offer 'horticultural masterclass' in Australia
Universities from the Netherlands, New Zealand and Tasmania have signed an MoU with Horticulture Innovation Australia to 'help industry take their businesses to the next level'.
November 04 , 2016
Mr Apple buys Longview New Zealand
The company has entered an agreement to buy the Hawke's Bay grower-marketer for NZ$20.5 million (US$15 million).
November 04 , 2016
U.S.: Whole Foods ends co-CEO arrangement
Whole Foods is ditching its dual-CEO structure, with Walter Robb to transition away from the position at the end of the year.
November 04 , 2016
Driscoll's undergoes name change for 'brand consistency'
An executive said the company wanted to 'eliminate the confusion that has existed between our brand and our corporate identity.'
November 04 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 43, 2016
The opening prices of Chilean cherries in the Chinese market registered in week 43 were even higher than last season.
November 04 , 2016
Peru gains Chinese blueberry market access
An industry leader expects the fruit will arrive in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, after undergoing cold treatment in transit to ward off fruit fly risks.
November 03 , 2016
Think small to think big, says Albert Heijn exec
Innovation and convenience trends were at the forefront of today's Thought Leaders Breakfast Panel to kick off the inaugural Amsterdam Produce Show.
November 03 , 2016
