Brazilian drought causes lime prices to double

With some Brazilian water reservoirs at 5% capacity, lime prices have shot up to US$2.79 per kilogram.

October 28 , 2014

Chiquita announces Brazilian takeover

After months of back and forth, Chiquita has agreed to a US$14.50 per share takeover by Cutrale-Safra.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: Paramount Citrus to go national with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts

Paramount Citrus president David Krause is "betting big" on grapefruit and is confident for a leadership position in mandarins.

October 27 , 2014

Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.

October 24 , 2014

Chilean and Mexican avocado deals running late, says Araiza

Mission Produce's Ron Araiza points to changes in the avocado industry, including greater security measures, new facilities and the search for new growing regions.

October 23 , 2014

Advisory firms clash over ChiquitaFyffes deal

The gloves are off in the Chiquita saga, as a proxy advisory firm accuses the banana giant of relying on valuations 'unsupported by market trends' and using 'questionable methodologies' to undermine the Brazilian bid.

October 22 , 2014

South African table grape volumes back on track

After a slip in table grape production during the last season, South Africa is now expecting a 4-7% increase.

October 21 , 2014

Chile: 'a normal export season is still expected', says ASOEX

A report by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association says while recent frosts may have caused damages of up to 80% in 'extreme cases', the 2014-15 export season will be an ordinary one.

October 21 , 2014

Handheld citrus greening detection device requires 'cultural change'

A Brazilian professor says farmers using his HLB-detection machine could control the disease 'within three years'.

October 20 , 2014

Poland looks to UAE, China to offset upcoming apple losses

Union Owocowa's Jolanta Kazimierska says the toughest times are just around the corner for Poland's apple sector.