Chiquita and Fyffes seek EU merger clearance

In order to gain permission for a tie-up in the Phase I review period, Chiquita and Fyffes say they are considering offering concessions to the EU.

September 16 , 2014

Mexican officials to visit China to speed up berry export protocol

Mexico could start shipping several types of berry to China by the end of this year.

September 16 , 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

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

T&G teams up with Unifrutti Chile in Peruvian grape JV

Unifrutti Chile and New Zealand's Turners & Growers expect a new Peruvian grape partnership will yield fruit next year.

September 10 , 2014

EU suspends €125M emergency measures amid fraud suspicions

The European Commission has said its aid scheme designed to support farmers affected by the Russian ban 'has to be closed due to a disproportionate surge in claims'.

September 10 , 2014

Chiquita signs confidentiality agreement with potential buyers

Chiquita has further relaxed its stance on the proposed merger from two Brazilian companies by entering into a non-disclosure agreement.

September 10 , 2014

China to open its doors for Costa Rican pineapples 'within four months'

Pineapple exports from Costa Rica could be allowed into China later this year, but transit challenges remain.

September 09 , 2014

Canadian cherry exporter hails 'unlimited opportunities' in China

As a very successful second season with excellent prices in China draws to a close, one Canadian cherry company says shoppers are 'more sophisticated' than five years ago.

September 05 , 2014

U.S.: Dole Food Company distances itself from Andy Hall case

Dole Food Company claims it has no connection with the Thai Pineapple Industry Association.

September 03 , 2014