Spanish lemon growers to benefit from early Southern Hemisphere end

Spain's lemon season will be one of 'normality and stability' but there may be heavy Turkish competition in EU markets.

September 16 , 2014

Asia could take "significantly more South African fruit", says CGA chief

A South African citrus industry representative gives insights from a recent visit to Hong Kong, India and Indonesia.

September 15 , 2014

Chile: profits blossom for Hortifrut in 2013-14

Chilean berry multinational Hortifrut did not let the Lobesia botrana crisis and port strikes get in the way of an exceptional financial result for 2013-14,

September 15 , 2014

Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk

Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.

September 15 , 2014

U.S. study shows mangoes could benefit obese adults

Although it doesn't reduce weight, a study shows mango consumption could lower blood sugar levels in obese adults.

September 15 , 2014

Peruvian citrus volumes fall back to initial estimates

Peru's citrus industry has notched a more sober export result after a blistering start to harvests raised expectations.

September 15 , 2014

U.S.: ALRB General Counsel seeks orders against Gerawan Farming

Delegitimization attempts have kicked up a notch in a fierce debate over worker freedom and union membership in California's Central Valley.

September 12 , 2014

European Commission approves German-Chilean container shipping merger

CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd are now one step closer to forming the world's fourth largest container shipping group.

September 12 , 2014

Chiquita launches US$30M Guatemalan port revamp

A new port expansion looks set to consolidate Chiquita's position as the leading Guatemalan banana exporter.

September 12 , 2014

EU aid withdrawal 'intolerable', says Spanish ag union

A Spanish grower group has labeled the EU's suspension of aid measures as akin to abandonment.

September 12 , 2014