Australia: T&G enters asparagus JV with M+G Vizzarri

New Zealand produce company Turners & Growers has teamed up with Australia's largest asparagus supplier in a joint venture.

August 03 , 2015

Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit

Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.

August 03 , 2015

Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture

Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.

July 31 , 2015

EC safety net measures extended for fruit, veg and dairy sectors

Speculations about prolonged measures for growers affected by the Russian ban have been confirmed by the European Commission.

July 31 , 2015

New legal tool launched to strengthen contract farming

With supermarket direct sourcing on the rise, a group of intergovernmental organizations including the FAO has released a legal guide to help farmers and buyers forge more equitable and sustainable contracts.

July 31 , 2015

Mexican lime exports surge in first five months of 2015

It may be the slowest part of the year, but at times Mexican lime shipments were edging on peak season numbers during the first half.

July 31 , 2015

Mexican Authorities find drugs in Colombian fruit pulp

Some 24,000kg of frozen berries exported to Mexico from Colombia were found to have diluted cocaine inside.

July 31 , 2015

Egyptian port development to allow ship movement all day and night

The construction of a side channel near Egypt's Suez Canal, partly funded by an APM Terminals subsidiary, will divert traffic from the main entrance.

July 31 , 2015

China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray

Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.

July 30 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte announces US$300M share buyback scheme

The Fresh Del Monte leadership may not be optimistic about the European banana market, but the board certainly appears bullish on the multinational's growth prospects.

July 30 , 2015