AMC partners with Peruvian group to grow club grape varieties

Pedregal-Muñoz Farming will soon begin producing grape varieties partly developed by a California breeder, under a new joint venture with AMC.

December 16 , 2015

U.S.: Law firm investigates Dole shareholder claims

Dole Food Company is again under scrutiny over alleged price manipulation before the multinational's privatization.

December 15 , 2015

EU table grape market situation "completely different" for southern supply

Table grape promotions will be underway over the coming weeks in what Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet hopes will mean a better rotation for South African fruit.

December 15 , 2015

First Colombian orange shipment en route to the U.S.

A Colombian exporter says he has 'pretty big expectations' for oranges in the U.S. market, with plans to ramp up volumes in the near future.

December 15 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX releases cherry export estimate

ASOEX president Ronald Bown says rains and frosts have dealt a "big blow" to Chilean cherry growers this year, particularly for those with smaller operations.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: AeroFarms secures US$20M investment

The company behind the world's largest vertical farm project says it took out an additional 30,000 sqft of space in New Jersey last summer to meet soaring demand.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal

The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.

December 11 , 2015

Organic produce delivery service opens doors for Colombian growers

Sourced by hundreds of smallholder farms, a Colombian food company is skirting traditional sales channels at home and making progress in exports.

December 10 , 2015

Litigation settled in Dole buyout case

Dole shareholders could reportedly soon receive more than US$400 million in payments, after investors and the CEO agreed to settle over the 2013 privatization.

December 10 , 2015

Argentina: Mendoza fruit industry affected by storms

A large proportion of cherry, peach and plum production in a central Argentine region has been hit by heavy rainfall and hail.

December 08 , 2015