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Australia: LaManna and Premier Fruits merger creates AUD$500M giant

A huge merger in the Australian fruit and vegetable industry has created a company reported to rival the Costa Group in size.
June 27 , 2016

Two Sun World grapes move into commercial production phase

A Sun World executive says there will be 'very substantial volumes' of two branded grapes out of California this year.
June 24 , 2016

China signs agreement allowing Polish apple exports

Following a ceremony in Warsaw this week, the first shipments of Polish apples are expected to arrive in China during the fall.
June 23 , 2016

Australian vegetable industry set to host Asian buyers

An industry representative says Australian vegetable growers are in a good position to capitalize on strong demand in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
June 22 , 2016

'Strange' season for South African grapefruit

An industry head explains why the grapefruit season has been 'anything but normal' and how a Brexit vote this week could benefit South African citrus shippers.
June 21 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte subsidiary awarded US$32M in Costa Rica pineapple dispute

The International Court of Arbitration has ruled against one of Costa Rica's largest gold pineapple growers in a case involving Del Monte International.
June 20 , 2016

Chilean seedless Tango mandarins to take on Murcotts in global markets

After some slow steps to begin with, the pace is picking up for Tango mandarin production in Chile.
June 20 , 2016

Chiquita enjoys strong growth across Northern Europe

A Chiquita executive says the Brazilian takover of the multinational last year was 'a very dynamic change'.
June 17 , 2016

High hopes for Chilean blues after Lobesia no-show

Chilean authorities expect the U.S. may soon lift fumigation requirements on blueberry exports from a key growing area.
June 14 , 2016

Russian ban may extend to West Africa

Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.
June 14 , 2016