U.S. pricing reflects greater orange imports from Chile, South Africa

By mid-August, both origins were fetching prices that were on average around 30% lower year-on-year.

September 20 , 2018

Dole sells U.S. headquarters for US$50M

The move comes a few weeks after Ireland-based multinational Total Produce acquired a 45% stake in Dole.

September 14 , 2018

Limoneira CEO: California lemon, avocado crops to feel heatwave effects in 2019

Harold Edwards speaks about some of his key expectations for the company's lemon and avocado businesses next year.

September 12 , 2018

Chile upbeat for potential U.S. systems approach protocol for table grapes

SAG believes a systems approach protocol could be allowed for the Atacama and Coquimbo regions in the "short to medium-term".

September 11 , 2018

Limoneira's Q3 revenue declines slightly amid lower avocado pricing

President and CEO Harold Edwards says that strong lemon and orange results in the quarter were partially offset by reduced avocado pricing due to a record heat.

September 10 , 2018

BerryWorld expands into North America with Mastronardi Produce JV

U.K.-headquartered BerryWorld and Canada-based greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce have formed a joint venture for the North American market.

September 06 , 2018

Chiquita responds to Colombian paramilitary funding charges against ex-employees

Last week Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General said it was charging 13 former employees with "aggravated conspiracy to commit a crime".

September 06 , 2018

Calavo posts 40% rise in Q3 net income but lower fresh segment sales

CEO Lee E. Cole says that larger avocado volumes resulted in lower year-on-year fresh market pricing during the quarter.

September 05 , 2018

France bans five neonic pesticides

France has placed itself at the forefront of a campaign against chemicals blamed for declines in bee populations, going further than an EU-wide ban due to come into effect this year.

September 03 , 2018

U.K.: Promising robotic harvester shows broad application potential, including raspberries

A prototype robotic raspberry harvester developed by Fieldwork Robotics at the University of Plymouth has the potential to be reconfigured to pick a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.