Peru: Camposol announces social plans to support blueberry production growth

To facilitate rapid production growth, Camposol has announced housing projects to look after its employees.

June 03 , 2014

U.S.: strong outlook for avocado company as it builds new plant

Mission Produce will double the level of employment in a new California avocado packhouse.

June 02 , 2014

Chile: information platform aims for early ag disease prediction

With support from a Silicon Valley company and the Chilean Government, three young entrepreneurs have created a device for real time orchard monitoring with the goal of mitigating plant disease effects.

May 30 , 2014

Mozambique Panama Disease talks to yield containment report

A continental action plan is currently being drafted for Africa to address the potential spread of Panama Disease TR4.

May 30 , 2014

NZ sends first Enza Red kiwifruit to China

A Shanghai Zelun Trading rep is positive about the launch of Enza Red kiwifruit today, and discusses other T&G-owned fruit varieties on their way to China.

May 28 , 2014

Dole relinquishes shares in French fruit company

Dole Food Company has sold its minority interest in the holding company of Compagnie Fruitière Group.

May 27 , 2014

EU imposes emergency control measures on South African citrus

The EU had "no choice but to impose a stricter inspection regime" on South African citrus, according to Commissioner for Health, Tonio Borg.

May 27 , 2014

Demand high, laws tightening for EU organic market

Two European organic produce experts say consumers are now more mindful of the stories behind their food, but upcoming EC regulations could make the category much tougher.

May 26 , 2014

U.S.: Mandel shares produce industry vision

Some players in the produce industry have "chosen not to innovate", but the FPAA's new chairman is still optimistic for the sector’s prospects.