Canada: OSF slates Arctic apple production plans

OSF's Neal Carter discusses plans for GM apple production in the U.S., food service benefits and expectations for Canadian deregulation.

November 12 , 2013

IKGA calls for independent enquiry into Zespri, NZ kiwifruit regulations

A call for an enquiry into New Zealand's kiwifruit system touches on "information monopoly", grower share imbalance and UPOV.

October 29 , 2013

Ecuador expects higher volume for mango exports

Weather has been favorable so far for Ecuadorian mangoes and volume should remain up.

October 17 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific to buy U.S. canned fruit and vegetable business

Del Monte Pacific has entered into a deal to buy Del Monte Foods' consumer food business for US$1.675 billion.

October 14 , 2013

Chile: Fedefruta gives crop-by-crop frost loss update

Chilean frost loss damages estimates have risen by 20 million boxes of fruit.

October 09 , 2013

Argentine pome fruit yield strong prices abroad

Argentine pome fruit exporters have fetched good prices this year but are concerned about Brazilian currency devaluation.

September 25 , 2013

Peru expects U.S. pepper market access

Despite recent rejections of contaminated paprika shipments, Peruvian growers are optimistic for U.S. fresh pepper market access.

August 28 , 2013

EU: more black spot interceptions for Argentina than South Africa

More EU interceptions of the controversial citrus black spot disease had been recorded for Argentina than South Africa.

August 16 , 2013

Netherlands set for geothermal boom in produce

Dutch greenhouse tomato, cucumber and pepper producers are embracing technology to save money and meet renewable energy targets.

August 15 , 2013

NZ: sharp rise in profit for T&G in H1

A strong apple program combined with increased profits on stonefruit exports have helped boost results for Turners & Growers.

August 08 , 2013