Post Archive
EU regulators approve Chiquita-Fyffes merger
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a potential merger between Chiquita and Fyffes, saying there would be no detrimental effect on market competition.
October 03 , 2014
Freshmax to merge with Crasborn Bros
Freshmax and Crasborn Bros plan to merge to become New Zealand's third largest apple exporter.
October 03 , 2014
Disney to take the Mickey to Chinese grape consumers
A Chinese partner will soon start selling Disney-branded grapes sourced from Dayka & Hackett in the U.S.
October 02 , 2014
Andy Hall calls on Thai pineapple companies to respect worker payment law
Human rights campaigner Andy Hall has alleged there is a widespread non-payment of wages in Thailand amid pineapple factory shutdowns.
October 01 , 2014
Australia: a high value response to high wages
In the face of high labor costs, Australian growers like Kerry Smerdon have looked to premium crops like macadamia nuts and custard apples to gain an edge.
October 01 , 2014
EU announces €165M emergency funding package
Citrus fruits will now be included in a bigger and better European support package for growers hit by the Russian produce import ban.
September 29 , 2014
Fyffes trying to "hoodwink" Chiquita shareholders, says Cutrale-Safra
The Brazilian companies trying to buy Chiquita are not impressed with its recent announcement regarding Fyffes.
September 29 , 2014
South Africa: FPEF hopeful for China-bound apple exports in 2015
A South African fruit industry representative believes it is possible the Chinese market will be open for next season.
September 29 , 2014
Fyffes raises the stakes in proposed Chiquita merger
In a bid to sway interest away from Brazilian competition, Fyffes is now offering Chiquita shareholders a much greater share in the combined entity.
September 26 , 2014
Global cranberry crop to fall in 2014, says Ocean Spray
The North American cranberry harvest is underway, with leading cooperative Ocean Spray expanding internationally.
September 26 , 2014
