South Africa experiences mixed season for table grapes

Rains and further strike possibilities could hurt South African table grape output, in an otherwise good season.

January 08 , 2013

NZ: spray concerns trigger beekeeper reluctance with kiwifruit

Some New Zealand beekeepers have said they are losing business due to kiwifruit spray streptomycin.

January 07 , 2013

Mango exports rise as Ecuadorian season comes to an end

Mango volumes were up 10%, dominated by Tommy Atkins and Kent varieties.

January 07 , 2013

World's top banana producer aims for higher export presence

Around 30% of produce goes to waste in India's top banana-growing region.

January 07 , 2013

Chilean grape exports to North America down 31.2%

A shortfall in Chilean export grapes has led to high prices for both white and red seedless.

January 07 , 2013

Opinion: traceability indispensable for Chile as an agricultural power

Chile has made strides in produce traceability, but Waldo Hudson Klapp believes more efforts are needed.

January 04 , 2013

Major Spanish citrus exporter faces possible closure

Bad loans to producers have put Spanish citrus co-op Canla on the brink of closure.

January 04 , 2013

Safeway CEO to step down

One Safeway director has said CEO Steve Burd will be very difficult to replace when he steps down in May.

January 04 , 2013

U.S.: Giumarra makes two new exec appointments

Giumarra is putting a big focus on international expansion and strategy with two new appointments to its executive team.

January 03 , 2013

Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement

Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.

January 03 , 2013