Chile: Hortifrut profits rise in 2015 despite weather problems

Both EBITDA and sales were up by around 4% for the Chilean berry company, despite adverse effects from El Niño toward the end of the year.

March 31 , 2016

Inmune plans US$6.6M irradiation revamp for Peruvian exporters

An Australian-owned company is upgrading Peru’s irradiation infrastructure with the aim of certifying a Lima plant for U.S.-bound produce exports next year.

March 31 , 2016

U.S.: Titan Farms to extend peach season with Florida alliance

The new partnership with Sizemore Farms is set to give the South Carolina-based grower an edge in the marketplace.

March 30 , 2016

Peru: Govt promotes irrigation works for Arequipa growers

Could Majes-Siguas II and Paltuture revitalize southern Peru’s horticultural export industry?

March 30 , 2016

California Giant talks sustainability, new cooling facility

March 30 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 12, 2016

March 30 , 2016

China: Yiguo garners "greatest financing" yet in e-commerce fruit

The company would not reveal the full figure, but claimed the fresh round of funding from Alibaba and New York's KKR exceeded Womai.com's US$220 million received last year.

March 29 , 2016

Chile: Ships diverted from Valparaiso to San Antonio

The precaution was made in response to fruit fly detections in the port city of Valparaiso.

March 29 , 2016

Grower associations challenge UFW, California's piece-rate compensation law

March 29 , 2016

New push for Belgian-branded fruit and vegetables

Belgian cooperative BelOrta has launched its own produce brand with a strategic marketing and promotional campaign to push sales.

March 29 , 2016