Chiquita may face jury over Colombian terrorist allegations

A Florida judge has denied a motion from the fruit company, meaning that in the absence of a settlement or other changes Chiquita could be the first U.S. corporation to go to trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

January 08 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

No deal from Greenyard's tilt at Dole

"We pursued all efforts to realise a transaction with financial and strategic merit," said executive chairman Hein Deprez.

January 05 , 2018

Chile's 2017-18 cherry exports may exceed previous record by 10 million boxes

A gigantic uptick in volume this season hammers home the necessity of a US$5 million promotional campaign. 

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: Cold temperatures may impact papayas, limes

U.S.-based fruit importers have provided initial indications for supply amidst a cold front that has hit eastern and northeastern Mexico.

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: 10-year low for chill hour accumulation in Sonora grapes

While much of Mexico has been hit by cold weather, this winter has been unseasonably warm for the northwestern state of Sonora.

January 05 , 2018

Cold front hits Mexico

More than half of Mexico's 31 states are starting 2018 with frosts or rain as a cold front sweeps its way across a wide territory.

January 02 , 2018

Mexico: Large blackberry surface area needs replacing, claims Planamerica

An executive from Spanish plant breeder Planasa's Mexican subsidiary discusses varietal development in the country's berry sector.

January 02 , 2018

Chinese market opens for Argentine blueberries

Argentina joins its neighbors Chile and Peru in having access to the ever-growing market.

December 29 , 2017

Chile: Fruit fly detected in Santiago suburb

South America's only fruit fly-free country has a threat on its hands which thankfully is limited to a residential area far from any commercial farms.

December 22 , 2017