Post Archive

Walmart takes over Chinese e-commerce retailer

Walmart is set to ramp up its e-commerce presence in China after taking 100% ownership of Shanghai-based Yihaodian.
July 24 , 2015

U.S.: Moody's upgrades Dole rating

Operational efficiencies and new investments have put Dole Food Company in a more favorable light for ratings agency Moody's.
July 24 , 2015

Key markets show strong demand for Aussie oranges

Higher demand has combined with a depreciated exchange rate to boost returns for Australian orange exporters this year.
July 24 , 2015

Harvest Update: Chilean W. Murcott mandarins to be picked and loaded soon

Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Ignazio Spadaro discusses the outlook for Chile's upcoming late variety mandarin season.
July 23 , 2015

Spanish lemon volumes down, says Ailimpo

After an exceptionally high volume last season, Murcia's lemon crop is forecast to be down by a fifth for the upcoming deal.
July 23 , 2015

NZ: Zespri sales up 16%, profit surges on license payments

Zespri was able to overcome exchange rate challenges to notch a much higher profit and boost orchard gate returns for kiwifruit growers in 2014-15.
July 23 , 2015

China receives spike in Philippine pineapple exports

China received a lot more Philippine pineapples in the first five months of 2015, while Japan and South Korea registered slight declines in imports.
July 23 , 2015

U.S. Appeals Court orders SEC to release Chiquita's Colombian paramilitary payment files

A National Security Archive analyst says the public will now be able to see "what might be the most important document collection ever assembled on corporate ties to terrorism".
July 23 , 2015

U.S.: CDFA adds 87 square miles to Los Angeles HLB quarantine zone

With four cases of citrus greening now confirmed in San Gabriel, a Los Angeles quarantine zone has been expanded by state authorities.
July 22 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group IPO expected at lower end of price range

The Australian reports the Costa Group IPO has received several large orders from the U.S. and the U.K.
July 22 , 2015