China: Joy Wing Mau aims for US$7.7B in sales by 2022

If the increase seems like a lot, keep in mind the group's revenue grew from US$15.5 million in 2002 to US$1.55 billion last year.

January 15 , 2018

Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán

Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.

January 12 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town water supply three months from running dry

The public will have until Monday to make comments on a proposed water charge to residents and businesses to help pay for water infrastructure and systems.

January 12 , 2018

Citrus greening insect advances quickly in Portugal, sparking concerns in Spain

Valencia's Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders is worried about the African citrus psyllid's 'rapid and irrepressible' expansion in the neighboring country.

January 11 , 2018

Dole Food Company pulls out of IPO

Less than a week after negotiations fell through with Greenyard, Dole has also opted not to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

January 10 , 2018

Chilean fruit exports dropped 9% in 2017

Chilean fruit exports dropped in the calendar year due to a mix of volume and pricing challenges for some of its biggest earners.

January 09 , 2018

Mexican weather update: Heavy winds for Baja California, Sonora

Mexico is currently experiencing one cold front after the other in the country's north and northeast, but this week freezing temperatures are being seen in more states along with heavy winds on the southern and Gulf coasts. 

January 08 , 2018

Westfalia Fruit partners with Agricom in Latin America

The transaction strengthens Westfalia's existing position in Latin America with new supply opportunities from Chile, Peru and Mexico.

January 08 , 2018

Chiquita may face jury over Colombian terrorist allegations

A Florida judge has denied a motion from the fruit company, meaning that in the absence of a settlement or other changes Chiquita could be the first U.S. corporation to go to trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

January 08 , 2018

No deal from Greenyard's tilt at Dole

"We pursued all efforts to realise a transaction with financial and strategic merit," said executive chairman Hein Deprez.

January 05 , 2018