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U.S.: Two Dole execs ordered to pay US$148M for fraud
A stockholder litigation against Dole over the company's privatization in 2013 has been successful, with CEO David Murdock and COO C. Michael Carter ordered to pay more than US$148 million.
August 27 , 2015
Fyffes sees strong performance across the board in H1
Several factors helped offset the effects of challenging exchange rates for the Irish multinational during the first half of the year.
August 27 , 2015
Panama's pineapple exports plummet
Factors including poor international market prices and inclement weather saw the value of Panamanian pineapple shipments drop 38.6% in the year's first half.
August 27 , 2015
Peru starts replacing coca leaf production with pineapples in VRAEM
More than half a million pineapples seedlings are being planted in Peru in an area that is responsible for most of the country's cocaine production.
August 27 , 2015
Colombia: Health benefits make yacón a winner for Ova Organic
A tuber but sweet, almost like a melon when eaten raw, the yacón fruit is making an impression on consumers both for its taste and health benefits for diabetics.
August 27 , 2015
Brazilian apple industry seeks new suitable varieties
Brazil's climate means its apple varieties have essentially been limited to Gala and Fuji, but now the industry is hoping to change that.
August 27 , 2015
Colombia a "sleeping giant" for the fruit industry, says Fairtrasa COO
A Dutch industry leader in organic and fairtrade produce imports has praised Colombia's potential to be a major international fruit exporter.
August 27 , 2015
NZ: Scales Corp profit rises 59% in H1
Profits have surged for the owner of New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple business, with support from increased export volumes.
August 26 , 2015
Monsanto pulls out of Syngenta bid
While Monsanto still believes a tie up with a Swiss agri-business company would have been beneficial for all, it said there had been no 'constructive engagement.'
August 26 , 2015
Russia: Magnit notches profit spike in H1 despite food import embargo
Russia's leading food retailer has recorded impressive financial results despite the import embargo and challenging economic conditions.
August 26 , 2015
