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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

Russian authorities intercept another Polish apple shipment

Some 58MT of Polish apples have been blocked from entering Russia via Kazakhstan.
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

NZ: Zespri hosting another buyer visit this week

After a visit in February sparked controversy, New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is currently hosting another group of foreign buyers.
March 18 , 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