China: Shenzhen Kondarl to acquire Australian avocado orchards

The company said the deal had not yet been finalized but involved hundreds of hectares of avocado orchards in Western Australia.

March 03 , 2017

Organic certification under scrutiny for U.S. importer Pichuberry

A German certifier and a Colombia-based goldenberry grower-exporter allege their names were misused on organic documentation provided to a U.S. customer.

March 03 , 2017

Total Produce, T&G raise stakes in Oppy

Oppy described the increased links with the two companies as forming an "unprecedented global supply chain".

March 02 , 2017

U.S.: Limoneira buys majority stake in Chilean citrus grower

The investment is more than three times its initial Chilean investment in citrus packer Rosales in 2014.

February 27 , 2017

Florida court orders crewleader to pay US$3.5M in forced labor damages

The CIW claims this is the ninth forced labor operation brought to justice by its anti-slavery program.

February 27 , 2017

January stats signal tough markets for Chilean fresh fruit exports

Volume rose substantially while value fell as average prices dropped by a quarter. 

February 24 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Eat 10 daily portions of fruit and veg for a longer life, scientists claim

Millions of premature deaths could be prevented if people were to ramp up consumption of certain fruits and vegetables, according to new research.

February 24 , 2017

ILA members threaten port shutdown across U.S. East Coast

The threats have been described as "disturbing" by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

February 22 , 2017

From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals

The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.

February 22 , 2017