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Opinion: what lies behind Murdock's tilt for full Dole ownership?

Just weeks after Dole canceled a share repurchase scheme, its chairman now wants to personally buy all remaining stock.
June 12 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific to take on fresh pineapples

Del Monte Pacific plans to move into selling fresh pineapples via the brand of an acquired company.
June 11 , 2013

Doubt remains for specialty crops and U.S. farm bill

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve the five-year farm bill, but the House vote remains uncertain.
June 10 , 2013

Chinese market opens for new Chilean fruits

A range of Chilean horticultural and meat products will now be allowed into China after authorities announced phytosanitary approval.
June 07 , 2013

Argentina and South Africa deepen ag ties

South Africa and Argentina hope to exchange agricultural and technological knowledge through a new agreement.
June 07 , 2013

Chilean kiwifruit volumes plummet in Japan, South Korea

Chile's Carlos Cruzat says kiwifruit marketer Zespri is testing the limits of fair competition in Japan and South Korea.
June 07 , 2013

Uruguayan exporters look beyond Europe

The eurozone crisis is leading Uruguayan citrus exporters to seek opportunities elsewhere, according to one consultant.
June 06 , 2013

Walmart promises full refunds on fresh produce

The United States' largest produce seller is introducing a new model to ensure quality fruit and vegetables for consumers.
June 04 , 2013

Oppy upbeat on Australian citrus imports

Oppy's James Milne describes plans for the upcoming Australian citrus deal in North America.
June 04 , 2013

New biofungicide registered in Canada

Israel's Stockton Group has gained registration of a biofungicide in Canada, with hopes of approvals in Brazil and the U.S. in the pipeline.
May 31 , 2013