Fyffes 'significantly increases' earnings target

An Irish multinational says 'currency headwinds' this year boosted selling prices for bananas and pineapples.

June 22 , 2015

U.S.: SunSelect greenhouse expansion to double vegetable volumes

A Canadian producer says the timing of its greenhouse development in California 'couldn't be better'.

June 22 , 2015

Zespri fraud investigation costs stand at NZD$4.9 million

Zespri's head reportedly said 2.8 million emails have been provided to the Serious Fraud Office so far, although the investigation's focus remains unconfirmed.

June 22 , 2015

U.S. threatens restrictions on Costa Rican pineapples

With more than 400 pest interceptions of Costa Rican pineapples last year, the U.S. is considering taking action.

June 19 , 2015

Panama Canal expansion in final stage

As of the end of May, the overall Expansion Program of the Panama Canal reportedly stood at 89.8% complete.

June 19 , 2015

First Chilean Navels en route to the U.S.

While Chilean Navel volumes shipped to the U.S. so far this campaign are lower than last year, they are expected to be up 8% for the season.

June 18 , 2015

China and Australia ink FTA

All tariffs on Australian horticultural products will be eliminated under the recently signed trade deal.

June 18 , 2015

U.S.: Mississippi blueberries hit India and UAE

Thousands of pounds of blueberries produced by a grower cooperative have for the first time been marketed in two emerging Asian markets.

June 18 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 24, 2015

The European kiwifruit market saw limited demand in week 24.

June 17 , 2015

Moldova resumes fruit exports to Russia

Russia has permitted the entry of several key fruit crops from Moldova, although the number of eligible companies remains limited.

June 17 , 2015