Camposol exec outlines ambitious blueberry plans

Camposol chief commercial officer Jose Antonio Gomez details what lies behind ambitions to build Peru's biggest agri-project, in blueberries.

December 09 , 2013

Customs strikes cause delays for Chilean fruit exports

A Chilean customs strike is delaying air freight fruit shipments, but the extent of the impact is under contention.

November 26 , 2013

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

Mexico: Hurricane Manuel brought "silver lining" for growers

Torrential rains damaged and delayed harvests in western Mexico, but the inclement weather has brought some positives to growers.

October 25 , 2013

As South African season nears, grape markets remain full

South African grapes could meet greater competition this year from Brazil and Europe.

October 25 , 2013

Italian delay extends supply constraints on kiwifruit markets

Granfrutta Zani's Francesca Borghi discusses expectations for this year's Italian kiwifruit deal.

October 25 , 2013

U.S.: Mexican tomato agreement effectiveness 'remains to be seen'

Florida Tomato Committee manager Reggie Brown hopes enforcement problems won't arise under a new Mexican pricing agreement.

October 25 , 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