Asia could take "significantly more South African fruit", says CGA chief

A South African citrus industry representative gives insights from a recent visit to Hong Kong, India and Indonesia.

September 15 , 2014

Chile: profits blossom for Hortifrut in 2013-14

Chilean berry multinational Hortifrut did not let the Lobesia botrana crisis and port strikes get in the way of an exceptional financial result for 2013-14,

September 15 , 2014

Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk

Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.

September 15 , 2014

U.S. study shows mangoes could benefit obese adults

Although it doesn't reduce weight, a study shows mango consumption could lower blood sugar levels in obese adults.

September 15 , 2014

Peruvian citrus volumes fall back to initial estimates

Peru's citrus industry has notched a more sober export result after a blistering start to harvests raised expectations.

September 15 , 2014

U.S.: ALRB General Counsel seeks orders against Gerawan Farming

Delegitimization attempts have kicked up a notch in a fierce debate over worker freedom and union membership in California's Central Valley.

September 12 , 2014

European Commission approves German-Chilean container shipping merger

CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd are now one step closer to forming the world's fourth largest container shipping group.

September 12 , 2014

Chiquita launches US$30M Guatemalan port revamp

A new port expansion looks set to consolidate Chiquita's position as the leading Guatemalan banana exporter.

September 12 , 2014

EU aid withdrawal 'intolerable', says Spanish ag union

A Spanish grower group has labeled the EU's suspension of aid measures as akin to abandonment.

September 12 , 2014

Canary Islands: financial support request for banana growers 'very complicated'

Canary Islands' banana growers may have to wait to know if they will be compensated for higher EU competition.

September 11 , 2014