Post Archive
China Fruits Corp chairman raises US$34M, then goes missing
The head of a U.S.-listed Chinese fruit company is under investigation from police and faces a lawsuit from two disgruntled investors.
July 13 , 2015
A turnaround of fortunes for British grown apricots
Practically perfect weather conditions have boasted apricot production in England with volumes set to increase six-fold.
July 10 , 2015
Peruvian mango crop conditions "prudent" despite El Niño , says APEM
Due to a warm winter, flowering may need to be induced on Peruvian mango trees to ensure a good production season.
July 09 , 2015
Australia: Costa Group CEO to win big from IPO
The Herald Sun has reported Costa Group CEO Harry Debney could receive at least AUD$7.5 million when the produce firm goes public.
July 09 , 2015
NZ: Spider discoveries prompt Mexican table grape withdrawal
The Ministry of Primary Industries is working with all New Zealand retailers to take Mexican grapes off the shelves.
July 08 , 2015
Strong season for Chilean lemons despite small fruit sizing
Representatives of Chilean companies Cabilfrut and Propal discuss the dynamics of the 2015 lemon campaign thus far.
July 08 , 2015
U.S.: 'Severe' competition hurting Florida tropical fruit growers
With 13 major crops growing commercially, Florida's tropical fruit industry could be in for a USDA grant later this week to help target Spanish-speakers.
July 08 , 2015
U.S.: California expands quarantine area for Asian citrus psyllid
An insect that can potentially host HLB disease has been detected in the city of San Jose in California.
July 08 , 2015
Argentina: Customs workers announce three days of strikes
With 200 million apples said to be rotting on trees in Rio Negro, a customs strike could exacerbate an already difficult campaign.
July 07 , 2015
Communist rebels damage Dole Philippines property
NPA rebels set off two bombs at a Dole Philippines facility on Saturday night, in what the army believes could have been an act of extortion.
July 07 , 2015
