Post Archive
Capespan to step up South African topfruit production
Capespan aims to bring its total South African pome fruit production land to 630 hectares in three years.
January 30 , 2015
Opinion: The need for change in the avocado industry
With avocado consumption on a high note leading up to the Super Bowl, Equal Exchange's Jennie Msall calls for a transformation of the fruit's sourcing in light of last year's LA Times expose 'Product of Mexico'.
January 30 , 2015
US$16M European funding aims to improve U.K.-France trade routes
US$16 million worth of EU funds will help improve the capacity of two of Europe's busiest ports.
January 30 , 2015
Hawaii to propose Dole swap former pineapple land for prison site
Due to the state's lack of funds, Hawaii may propose a land swap with Dole Food Company.
January 30 , 2015
Thailand: Andy Hall gears up for preliminary hearing on Monday
Andy Hall says documents show European buyers did not plan to cut Natural Fruit's supply after his factory audit report.
January 30 , 2015
Chiquita's Colombian paramilitary payment lawsuits in the spotlight
Chiquita has accused one lawyer, whose firm has provided security to witnesses under threat in the past in other cases, of allegedly paying off witnesses. Whether this is a delay tactic or a case-changing argument is yet to be seen.
January 30 , 2015
Soriana buys Comercial Mexicana stores for US$2.6B
Organizacion Soriana has consolidated its position as one of Mexico's leading retail chains after reaching a deal to buy 160 stores from a competitor.
January 29 , 2015
U.K.: Seville oranges get jamming after Paddington movie
An animated bear who likes marmalade has given Spanish orange growers a boost in the U.K. this winter.
January 29 , 2015
Crunch time for Moldova-Russia apple import talks
Russia is on track to lifting its import ban on a key Eastern European apple exporter.
January 29 , 2015
China: JD.com expands imported food program
China's largest online retailer plans to promote food imports from the U.S., Canada, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and France.
January 29 , 2015
