Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015

Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands

Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.

January 07 , 2015

Cutrale-Safra completes tender offer for Chiquita

With a tender offer now complete, the Brazilian takeover of Chiquita Brands is right around the corner.

January 06 , 2015

South African fruit firm buys Dutch exotics importer

Halls will be expanding its presence in the European exotic fruit market.

January 06 , 2015

Water levels in key Chilean production region 'critical'

A report says the already dire situation in Chile's Coquimbo region where water scarcity will only get worse.

January 05 , 2015

Year 2014 in Review - Second Half

The Chiquita takeover, Russia's produce ban, Andy Hall's defamation case, improved U.S.-China relations and Australian FTAs were some of the leading produce news topics of 2014.

December 30 , 2014

Argentine cherries reach Hong Kong market

Argentine cherry exports have been made more viable with the help of direct flights from Patagonia to international markets.

December 19 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port talks end 'not close', says employer

The Pacific Maritime Association says rumors that the negotiations are close to a final contract are not true and both sides remain apart on several issues.

December 18 , 2014

NZ: Zespri considers Chinese kiwifruit production partnerships

Zespri's Matt Crawford discusses production possibilities in China and a red kiwifruit variety trialled in Singapore.

December 15 , 2014

Watermelon sourced from the Canary Islands boosts supply for Hillfresh

The first batches of Canary Islands watermelons have arrived in the Netherlands in a new Ramafrut-Hillfresh deal.

December 12 , 2014