Australia: T&G Global signs MoU with Montague

Building on a relationship that already involves T&G's premium apples Jazz and Envy, the New Zealand-based company will be the official exporter of Montague's premium stonefruit brands.

August 31 , 2017

C.H. Robinson acquires Canadian freight forwarder for US$50M

C.H. Robinson chairman John Wiehoff said the acquisition of Milgram continued the group's global expansion and is its third global forwarding deal in the last five years.

August 31 , 2017

U.S., Canadian produce companies unite to support NAFTA modernization

The group is concerned, however, that negotiations could be used to impose new trade barriers instead of eliminating them.

August 31 , 2017

Revenue exceeds €2B at Total Produce in H1

Results were aided by bolt-on acquisitions in both Europe and North America.

August 31 , 2017

U.S.: Raft of changes may be in store for Dole Food Company

The LA Times reports the multinational is planning to sell off assets with the aim of improving its books ahead of an IPO.

August 31 , 2017

Chile forecasts huge rise in cherry exports for 2017-18

The world's biggest cherry exporter is estimating volumes will increase by more than half.

August 31 , 2017

U.S.: Limoneira and Suntreat boost business collaboration

Limoneira hopes the move will allow it to increase volumes to North American and international markets.

August 31 , 2017

Early signs indicate "biggest year ever" for Aussie cherries

"It could be an absolute monster," says Cherry Growers Australia CEO Tom Eastlake.

August 31 , 2017

Spain's Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in U.S., South Africa

The company has traditionally been focused on peaches and nectarines, but is now looking at plum-apricot crosses.

August 31 , 2017

U.S.: Giumarra to source Colombian pineapples

The Californian group's grower partner is "offering the only certified Costa Rican MD2 golden pineapple seed planted in Colombia".

August 31 , 2017