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Chiquita exec payouts could exceed US$23M
A report to the SEC reveals the extent of Chiquita's completed and planned severance packages for leading executives, as well as hundreds of layoffs in Latin America.
March 24 , 2015
NZ kiwifruit growers "overwhelmingly" support industry changes
More than 90% of New Zealand's kiwifruit growers have voted in favor of the KISP recommendations, with an industry head criticizing the "small vocal minority" who oppose the single desk structure.
March 23 , 2015
Budding overseas empire for Australia's Queen Garnet super plum
The palpable buzz around an anthocyanin-rich Queensland-bred plum is spreading internationally, with a French nursery upbeat for commercial harvests and U.S. growers playing their cards close to their chests.
March 23 , 2015
Italian organic kiwifruit brand 'conquers' Australia
A northern Italian kiwifruit grower is making the most of Australia's high fruit demand, and is planning other international ventures.
March 19 , 2015
Germany: €20M of cocaine found in banana shipment
Some 300kg of cocaine were reportedly found in a South American banana shipment in Germany.
March 19 , 2015
Some NZ growers disappointed by "extravagant" Zespri buyer visit
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has seen dissent in the ranks after around NZ$500,000 was spent on a recent buyer visit, but Zespri claims it was necessary to boost sales of a rising gold variety crop.
March 18 , 2015
Nadorcott case against Tango just a delay tactic, says Eurosemillas
Spanish growers have been undeterred by calls not to plant the seedless Tango mandarin variety, with demand outstripping supply.
March 16 , 2015
Costa Rica recognizes first carbon neutral banana farm
A Costa Rican banana farm hopes its eco-friendly practices will serve as an example to the industry.
March 16 , 2015
Mexico: Hail damages avocado production in key Michoacan region
Growers say much of the damage to avocado production caused by adverse weather this week in the Michoacan region of Uruapan is irreversible.
March 13 , 2015
Calavo to expand Mexican avocado packing operations
Calavo Growers is already banking on the expected opening of the U.S. market for avocados grown in Jalisco.
March 12 , 2015
