Countries

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.
March 11 , 2014

Packaging Pitch: P stands for passion, produce and packaging

Lisa Cork draws inspiration from a Bruce Springsteen concert, urging growers to better express their passion.
March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira revenue jumps in Q1

A leading U.S. lemon and avocado player picked up its game on the financial performance front in the first quarter.
March 10 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.
March 10 , 2014

Smartphone ripeness app to simplify produce purchases

A Mexican project to benefit diabetics has given rise to a smartphone app to measure fruit ripeness.
March 10 , 2014

Argentine pome fruit set for slight shortfall

Marcelo Loyarte and Betina Ernst give their takes on this year's Argentine apple and pear season.
March 10 , 2014

Argentina stays firm in pomegranate development

Marcelo Scarafia discusses Argentina's punt at new pomegranate markets like Brazil and the U.S.
March 10 , 2014

Revenue spike for Capespan Group in 2013

South African multinational Capespan Group raised its fruit volumes for the first time in six years in 2013.
March 07 , 2014

NZ: improved conditions for Coromandel kiwifruit

New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula is showing signs of recovery for its kiwifruit industry.
March 07 , 2014

2014 could be biggest campaign yet for South African avocados

Mark Baker looks back on the 2013 South African avocado season and efforts made for market access in the U.S. and Japan.
March 06 , 2014