NZ: Seeka sells stake in Kiwi Produce Limited

Seeka's Michael Franks says the company will continue to review its asset holdings, particularly in terms of investments in subsidiaries and associates.

July 21 , 2015

Chile: Grower body estimates 194ha of vineyards affected by snow

Growers in northern Chile have requested support from banks, following yet another weather-related disaster in the area.

July 20 , 2015

Vietnam reopens to Australian table grapes, citrus

Australia's table grape exporters may have missed out on a AUD$32 million market this season, but Vietnam's reopening comes at an opportune time for citrus.

July 20 , 2015

Open letter to Thai PM condemns Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case

International groups have rallied behind human rights defender Andy Hall before he faces the final preliminary hearing in a criminal defamation case today.

July 19 , 2015

Polish blackcurrant overflow to come on stream

High yields for Europe's largest blackcurrant grower appear set to cause a glut in the market.

July 16 , 2015

Argentina to ship fresh table grapes to the Philippines

The Argentine government says the Philippine market opening is a 'big opportunity' for exporters, as table grapes represent 12% of the country's fresh fruit imports.

July 16 , 2015

Fresh Del Monte to invest US$250M in Philippine plantations

Fresh Del Monte Produce is investing US$250 million in the Philippine island of Palawan, far from the banana-growing heartland of Mindanao.

July 15 , 2015

Opinion: Russian produce market expectations amidst Import Embargo 2.0

The Russian food import embargo on sanctioning countries was presented as a boon for developing nations. For most, it was not.

July 15 , 2015

Rainfall and snow disrupt farming operations in northern Chile

Snowfall has damaged some vineyards in the key northern Chilean table grape region of Copiapó.

July 14 , 2015

India: Tamil Nadu banana valley venture 'a game changer'

Inspired by Chiquita's growing methods, a group of Tamil Nadu banana farmers has forged a business model that gives strong returns and sweeter fruit than the Latin American competition.