Post Archive

Safeway CEO to step down

One Safeway director has said CEO Steve Burd will be very difficult to replace when he steps down in May.
January 04 , 2013

Mexico: Veracruz Persian lime growers fearful of HLB virus

Huanglongbing detection in the Mexican state of Tabasco is causing alarm in surrounding areas.
January 03 , 2013

U.S.: Giumarra makes two new exec appointments

Giumarra is putting a big focus on international expansion and strategy with two new appointments to its executive team.
January 03 , 2013

Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension

The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.
January 03 , 2013

Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement

Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.
January 03 , 2013

Argentina fixes reference export values for blueberries

Argentina has set blueberry reference values that will help determine the paperwork needed from exporters.
January 03 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 52 - 2012

A rising Spanish avocado supply started to take European market share during week 52.
January 02 , 2013

Australian technology converts banana waste into electricity, fuel

An Aussie technology that converts bananas into energy could help harness fruit waste.
January 02 , 2013

Peruvian mango harvest strike lifted

Financial assistance and a grower-exporter registry form part of a package to keep Peruvian mango farmers on their feet.
January 02 , 2013

Colored mesh offers quality control for Chilean orchards

Proper use of netting can improve quality, color and ripening of fruit.
January 02 , 2013