Chilean kiwifruit leader accuses Zespri of anti-competitive behavior

Carlos Cruzat says New Zealand's Zespri has 'regressed' in its market behavior since it was fined for monopolistic practices in Korea almost four years ago.

April 13 , 2015

South Africa: Zeder confirms full Capespan buyout bid

A South African agribusiness investor hopes to buy out minority shareholders in a US$590 million a year produce company.

April 10 , 2015

U.S. judge grants emergency deposition request in Chiquita litigation

Despite Chiquita's objection, a U.S. judge believes the deposition of three jailed Colombian ex-paramilitaries should take place 'immediately'.

April 10 , 2015

Australia: Second Queensland farm hit with TR4 disease

Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has been found on a farm in Mareeba in North Queensland, far from the site of the initial outbreak.

April 09 , 2015

Mexico: Farmworkers were 'forced' to strike, claims BerryMex

Heated farmworker protests in Baja California last month may have crippled agriculture in peak season, but a major Driscoll's supplier alleges many were 'threatened' not to return to the fields.

April 09 , 2015

U.S.: New president for Dole Food Company

Dole has announced its president C. Michael Carter will be retiring, and has looked internally for his replacement.

April 07 , 2015

Two executives to leave Chiquita Brands International

Chiquita's interim CEO Brian W. Kocher has left the company, and vice president Joseph B. Johnson will be on his way out soon.

April 07 , 2015

Arctic apple developer eyes all North American market segments

The Okanagan Specialty Fruits head says "prospects are huge" for the GM apple following regulatory approval for the U.S. and Canada.

April 06 , 2015

U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms

Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".

April 03 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 detected in Pakistan, Lebanon

A Dutch scientist has confirmed outbreaks of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV in Lebanon and Pakistan, but communication issues may be a challenge in containing the disease's spread.

March 31 , 2015