Total Produce wins EU approval for purchase of Dole stake

Total Produce expects the US$300 million transaction to close on Tuesday.

July 30 , 2018

Pink Lady eyes future in China

The world's leading apple brand is setting its sights on the world's biggest apple market, as Pink Lady eyes a future in China.

July 30 , 2018

Ecuador concerned by long Mexican mango season

The U.S. market has become more competitive in the first half of Ecuador's season, but the country has struggled to gain a foothold in the European and Asian markets.

July 27 , 2018

U.S.: Limoneira continues expansion with purchase of Oxnard Lemon Company

The deal is expected to add up to 2.5 million cartons of fruit to Limoneira's operations next year.

July 26 , 2018

U.S. trade war relief "falls short", says CCM

"The proposal falls short of meeting the needs of citrus growers who export approximately 25% of their tonnage to offshore markets."

July 26 , 2018

Argentina's return to U.S. lemon market a success, says Seald Sweet

The company's CEO Mayda Sotomayor explains what she believes has been the "biggest win" of the season.

July 26 , 2018

NAFTA revamp could soon be concluded, says Mexico trade adviser

What I see ... to be a very feasible expectation is that we’ll be concluding the negotiation in the next two months if possible, or in the next few months a bit further down the road."

July 24 , 2018

NZ Govt appeals High Court's decision on Psa negligence case

The Ministry of Primary Industries says it is seeking to "clarify the scope for government regulators to be sued in negligence."

July 24 , 2018

U.S. farmers to receive up to US$12B in trade war relief

One program will reportedly help with food purchase and distribution while another will be specifically geared toward promoting trade.

July 24 , 2018

Nanocrystals show impressive results protecting fruit crops from frost damage

U.S. researchers say the plant-based nanocrystals aren't just more sustainable than traditional frost protection methods, but they could actually be more effective at preventing damage.

July 24 , 2018