Australia gains U.S. access for mangoes, litchis

While most Australian litchi and mango growers have traditionally focused on the domestic market, they will now have a new sales outlet thanks to the official opening of the U.S. market for their crops.

January 14 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita shuts up shop in Charlotte

Chiquita vowed in March that it would keep its headquarters in Charlotte, but that has changed under the new ownership of Cutrale-Safra.

January 14 , 2015

Mastronardi launches new U.S. pepper greenhouse venture

Building on a successful Michigan tomato operation, Sunset Produce will soon grow peppers in a large-scale U.S. pepper greenhouse.

January 13 , 2015

German and Russian ag ministers to meet in Berlin

Hopes are high that talks between German and Russian ministers will help ease trade restrictions on food products.

January 13 , 2015

Chile: San Antonio port strike lifted

Fetraportces workers were threatening to block fruit-shipping terminals, but their strike action has finished after reaching a deal with Puerto Central.

January 09 , 2015

Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban

A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.

January 08 , 2015

Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015

Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands

Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.

January 07 , 2015

Cutrale-Safra completes tender offer for Chiquita

With a tender offer now complete, the Brazilian takeover of Chiquita Brands is right around the corner.

January 06 , 2015

Chilean fruit exporters worried about San Antonio port strike

Fedefruta hopes a port workers' union in San Antonio will make good on a promise not to suspend the export of perishables during strikes.

January 06 , 2015