Chiquita announces Brazilian takeover

After months of back and forth, Chiquita has agreed to a US$14.50 per share takeover by Cutrale-Safra.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: Sun Pacific to triple kiwifruit supply in three years

Victoria Nuevo-Celeste discusses a new kiwifruit brand and gives her take on easy peeler prospects.

October 27 , 2014

Egyptian strawberry exporter shifts focus away from airfreight

While moving strawberries via sea can cause 'shock' for some end users, one shipper says it's a good system.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: CIW launches landmark Fair Food label nationwide

Nearly five years after the program began, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has unveiled its Fair Food label.

October 27 , 2014

Canada gives green light to Polish apple imports

After talks were fast-tracked in August, Canada will now take some market pressure off Polish apple exporters.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: Paramount Citrus to go national with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts

Paramount Citrus president David Krause is "betting big" on grapefruit and is confident for a leadership position in mandarins.

October 27 , 2014

Chiquita shareholders reject Fyffes merger

Chiquita plans to enter discussions with Cutrale-Safra after its shareholders rejected a proposed merger with Fyffes.

October 24 , 2014

Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.

October 24 , 2014

Global protests to support Andy Hall and 'vigorously defend free speech'

NGOs will hold worldwide demonstrations outside Thai Embassies in support of a human rights defender who faces prosecution from a Thai pineapple company.

October 24 , 2014

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim accuses Zespri of 'scaremongering'

The New Zealand group suing the government over the Psa outbreak has alleged Zespri 'intimidated growers' families'.

October 24 , 2014