Post Archive
Philippines: Chiquita-Unifrutti to expand in former rebel stronghold
Chiquita-Unifrutti plans to plant more bananas in an area previously held by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
September 30 , 2014
Peru: APEM expects mango export fall in 2014-15
Peru's mango grower body has emphasized a lower crop will not compromise export quality next season.
September 30 , 2014
UN expert panel to address EU-South Africa CBS dispute
The IPPC will establish an expert committee to try and resolve South Africa's CBS dispute with the EU once and for all.
September 30 , 2014
Israeli farmers cry foul over army's local crop sourcing sabbatical
As if Israeli farmers didn't have enough pressure from overseas, now the country's military won't buy their crops.
September 30 , 2014
France bans aerial pesticide spraying in overseas territories
Although Guadeloupe and Martinique banana growers can no longer spray pesticides aerially on their crops, the development has been welcomed by the industry.
September 30 , 2014
EU announces €165M emergency funding package
Citrus fruits will now be included in a bigger and better European support package for growers hit by the Russian produce import ban.
September 29 , 2014
Gains and setbacks for California farm labor laws
Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif has responded to two recent farm labor decisions made by California Governor Jerry Brown.
September 29 , 2014
South African table grape producers hit by hailstorms
Three large table grape growers in South Africa lost some of their crops in last week's poor weather.
September 29 , 2014
Fyffes trying to "hoodwink" Chiquita shareholders, says Cutrale-Safra
The Brazilian companies trying to buy Chiquita are not impressed with its recent announcement regarding Fyffes.
September 29 , 2014
South Africa: FPEF hopeful for China-bound apple exports in 2015
A South African fruit industry representative believes it is possible the Chinese market will be open for next season.
September 29 , 2014
