Post Archive
Chiquita may face jury over Colombian terrorist allegations
A Florida judge has denied a motion from the fruit company, meaning that in the absence of a settlement or other changes Chiquita could be the first U.S. corporation to go to trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
January 08 , 2018
No deal from Greenyard's tilt at Dole
"We pursued all efforts to realise a transaction with financial and strategic merit," said executive chairman Hein Deprez.
January 05 , 2018
Chile's 2017-18 cherry exports may exceed previous record by 10 million boxes
A gigantic uptick in volume this season hammers home the necessity of a US$5 million promotional campaign.
January 05 , 2018
Idexcam: Peruvian banana exports to grow by at least 10% in three years
The Lima Chamber of Commerce highlights only a small percentage of the country's total crop is exported, drawing attention to high production levels in the domestically-oriented Amazonian department of San Martín.
January 05 , 2018
Mexico: Cold temperatures may impact papayas, limes
U.S.-based fruit importers have provided initial indications for supply amidst a cold front that has hit eastern and northeastern Mexico.
January 05 , 2018
Mexico: 10-year low for chill hour accumulation in Sonora grapes
While much of Mexico has been hit by cold weather, this winter has been unseasonably warm for the northwestern state of Sonora.
January 05 , 2018
Bombogenesis, the phenomenon behind North America's winter storm
The NOAA emphasizes the event is "not as scary as it sounds" and has provided an update on what to expect across parts of the U.S. and Canada, including much needed rain in California.
January 04 , 2018
Peru: ProHass forecasts further avocado export growth in 2018
The rate won't be as high as the 30% increase seen in 2017, but growth is still set to continue as new orchards mature.
January 04 , 2018
Grapes consolidate position as Peru's second-largest fruit export
ADEX reported the category accounts for 15% of Peru's total fruit exports, coming in behind avocados and ahead of blueberries.
January 04 , 2018
Wall Street Journal column smashes avocado toast as "so 2017"
Some top restaurants are reportedly ditching the fruit due to its wide availability elsewhere, which is not such a bad problem to have for purveyors of the versatile crop.
January 04 , 2018
