South Africa: Agri SA holds "productive and fruitful" talks with ANC

“I feel that the ANC heard our concerns and will take it into consideration for the path ahead," says the group's president Dan Kriek

September 10 , 2018

U.S.: Fall mango import surge expected

Shipping volumes from Latin America are expected to be almost double year-on-year from October to mid-November.

September 10 , 2018

Q&A: European retailer Delhaize's Junk Fruit campaign

“Are you ready for your new addiction?” 

September 10 , 2018

Spain forecasts flat grapefruit production for 2018-19

AILIMPO says it is waiting for the remaining stocks of South African and Mexican fruit to clear from the market.

September 07 , 2018

U.S. Northwest boosts Williams pear forecast amid high packout

However, there is concern that numerous tariffs on U.S. apples could lead to greater competition domestically and abroad.

September 07 , 2018

U.S.: OTA drives move toward voluntary organic check-off

The Organic Trade Association describes the move as an "engaged and bold plan".

September 06 , 2018

U.K. announces new pilot farmworker scheme

The announcement comes as many farmers face severe labor shortages as the country prepares to leave the European Union.

September 06 , 2018

Eco Farms hires new marketing team

September 06 , 2018

BerryWorld expands into North America with Mastronardi Produce JV

U.K.-headquartered BerryWorld and Canada-based greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce have formed a joint venture for the North American market.

September 06 , 2018

Chiquita responds to Colombian paramilitary funding charges against ex-employees

Last week Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General said it was charging 13 former employees with "aggravated conspiracy to commit a crime".

September 06 , 2018