Complicated permits, exchange rates hold back Venezuelan fruit imports

While a recent election result brings Venezuela one step closer to solving dire socioeconomic problems, the country is still far from becoming the fruit import destination it once was.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal

The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.

December 11 , 2015

Italy: Ferrero to pilot Indian hazelnut project

Hazelnut cultivars will soon be imported to a northern Indian state in a bid to start up commercial production and supply a major Italian chocolatier.

December 11 , 2015

NZ: Zespri SunGold volumes almost triple in 2015

It's smiles all round for Zespri, as the kiwifruit marketer reflects on a year that saw record sales into Asia.

December 11 , 2015

Organic produce delivery service opens doors for Colombian growers

Sourced by hundreds of smallholder farms, a Colombian food company is skirting traditional sales channels at home and making progress in exports.

December 10 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 49, 2015

Responding to the greater supply, Hass avocado prices fell significantly in the U.S. during week 49.

December 10 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp opens Port of Auckland coldstore facility

A NZ$33 million project has recently been completed by a leading New Zealand agribusiness company and a major port.

December 10 , 2015

Litigation settled in Dole buyout case

Dole shareholders could reportedly soon receive more than US$400 million in payments, after investors and the CEO agreed to settle over the 2013 privatization.

December 10 , 2015

Dumping claims prompt Mexican investigation into U.S. apple imports

Mexican federal authorities are investigating allegations the U.S. has been dumping apples in the market and colluding with importers.

December 10 , 2015

U.K.: Strawberries will be 'unaffordable luxury' when labor costs increase

The NFU is urging the government to mitigate losses expected to hit next year when the National Living Wage increases

December 10 , 2015