Chilean port workers happy with new working conditions bill

After causing losses of Chilean fruit in January with strikes, port workers are happy with a new bill to be put to Congress.

June 06 , 2014

Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?

Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.

June 06 , 2014

Chilean apple size 'worst in 17 years', says exporter

Chile's apple growers have suffered from smaller fruit sizing and poor export markets this season, according to Santiago-based Los Lirios.

June 05 , 2014

China: Joyvio building "reserve army for modern agriculture"

Chinese produce giant Joyvio is strengthening its blueberry capabilities across a range of different fronts.

June 05 , 2014

Ecuador: Noboa shifts to containers for banana shipping

Noboa has made the move to container shipping for bananas, with Antwerp now the first port of unlading in Europe.

June 05 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 22, 2014

Indian grapes had better movement in Europe during week 22, while imported apples had a good sales pace in Asia.

June 04 , 2014

NZ apple company set for exchange listing amid rising prices

Apple exporter Scales Corp is set to float on the stock market after more than 100 years of private ownership.

June 04 , 2014

The Packaging Pitch: staring at the future of retail

Lisa Cork gives a detailed account of her exposure to the Chinese online grocery shopping experience.

June 03 , 2014

Peru: Camposol announces social plans to support blueberry production growth

To facilitate rapid production growth, Camposol has announced housing projects to look after its employees.

June 03 , 2014

SIPPO to lead buyer mission at Expoalimentaria Peru

A Swiss Government-backed import promotion program will be bringing buyers to Peru in August.

June 03 , 2014