Primus to award Hortifrut México best average for quality, safety audits

"This is the first time that Primus Auditing Ops has given this recognition," says Carlos Castillo of Hortifrut México.

December 15 , 2016

Pazazz apples to hit U.S., Canadian markets 'earlier than ever before'

The Honeycrisp offspring variety is expected to hit the market this week and will be available through February while supplies last.

December 15 , 2016

U.S.: Freska doubles Nogales cold storage capacity

The major mango and avocado supplier says the expansion means all of its produce will soon be handled under one roof in Arizona.

December 15 , 2016

Peruvian President investigated over Olmos concession

Peru's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor has re-opened a case to test whether Odebrecht received special treatment in 2006 from current president PPK.

December 14 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 49, 2016

Sales prices for South African peaches and nectarines were slightly lower year-on-year in Europe during week 49.

December 14 , 2016

Central Chile's table grapes most affected by unseasonal rainfall, says Fedefruta

Fedefruta's president says cherries appear to have escaped significant damage from last week's rainfall, but some grape varieties in the Valparaiso region have taken a hit.

December 14 , 2016

Philippines: Seven wounded in banana farmer shooting

Guards from Lapanday Foods Corp have been accused of shooting at farmers amid a heated land dispute in the Philippines.

December 14 , 2016

U.S.: First Aussie Calypso mangoes to arrive this weekend

"We are excited to bring the concept of Australia’s ‘juicy little secret’ to market with this distinct, flavorful mango,” says Craig Uchizono of Giumarra.

December 14 , 2016

Argentina renews cherry charters from Neuquen to the U.S.

Could charter services from Argentine Patagonia pave the way for a new logistics hub as cherry volumes increase in the years to come?

December 14 , 2016

Monsanto shareholders approve Bayer deal

Shareholders of Monsanto Company have approved a US$66 billion takeover from German multinational Bayer.

December 13 , 2016