Del Monte profit cut by a third in Q1

Del Monte's sales were strong in North America in the first quarter but European conditions were not so rosy.

May 02 , 2013

Contrasting outlooks for different Chilean citrus fruits

We speak with two Chilean citrus exporters with very different outlooks for this season.

May 02 , 2013

Ecuador to reinforce Russian fruit market position

Ecuador's banana exports to Russia have skyrocketed this year with supermarket promotion plans underway.

April 30 , 2013

Peru to dedicate more farmland to exports

Irrigation projects are expected to add over 100,000ha of farmland for Peruvian exports.

April 30 , 2013

European Commission to restrict certain insecticides

A ban on neonicotinoids is set to go ahead in Europe even though a qualified majority was unable to be reached.

April 30 , 2013

Export outlook up for Southern Hemisphere citrus

Peru expected the greatest percentage growth for citrus exports while South Africa came out on top for volume.

April 26 , 2013

Bipartisan GMO labeling bill introduced to U.S. Congress

A proposed GMO labeling bill has received bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress.

April 26 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific seeks Philippine stock listing

Del Monte Pacific hopes to expand its investor base by listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

April 26 , 2013

Chiquita and Organics Unlimited sign banana agreement

Chiquita and Organics Unlimited have begun marketing bananas together for U.S. consumers.

April 26 , 2013

Blueberry industry funds US$1M for metabolic health research

Blueberry representatives from North America and Chile aim to take health claims to the next level through clinical research.

April 25 , 2013