U.S: Top shipping execs ordered to testify in price-fixing investigation

Some of the world's biggest shipping companies have confirmed their executives were handed subpoenas, but say no specific allegations have been set out.

March 23 , 2017

Sun World wins Israeli plant breeders' rights court case

As a result of the "landmark" case, an Israeli table grape grower has agreed to uproot his vineyard of the Sugrathirteen variety.

March 22 , 2017

Frosts a major blow for Southeast U.S. blueberry, peach crops

Early reports indicate up to three-quarters of the Georgia blueberry crop may have been lost, while South Carolina peach farmers are "hopeful to have ten to fifteen percent of their usual crop."

March 22 , 2017

NZ: JV to begin planting Australian-bred jumbo blueberries

An executive of BerryCo says 80 hectares of new blueberry varieties will be planted over the coming years, which he expects will 'revolutionize' the country's genetic mix.

March 22 , 2017

Hortifrut-Joy Wing Mau JV to grow berries in China

Hot on the heels of a JV with Capespan, Joy Wing Mau has entered into a project with a Chilean berry giant.

March 21 , 2017

New Asian JV for Capespan, Joy Wing Mau

Consolidation activity continues in the fruit branding space, with Metspan and Capespan Japan set to become part of a new joint venture Joy Wing Mau Asia.

March 20 , 2017

European Commission fines leading air cargo carriers €776M for price fixing

Air France, KLM, British Airways and Cargolux have received the biggest fines out of the group of 11 carriers.

March 20 , 2017

U.S.: California citrus season set for brisk finish

The CCM and Sun Pacific both say there is strong demand in the U.S. market for citrus at the moment, but expect a shorter crop than last year.

March 20 , 2017

China grants access approval for Costa Rican pineapples

The world's top pineapple exporter will now have access to the world's largest market by population, following a fruitful visit from Chinese inspectors last month.

March 17 , 2017

U.S.: Trump proposes slashing USDA funding

The USDA is facing some of the most significant cuts of all the federal agencies, although "mandatory" spending like farm subsidies are unaffected.

March 16 , 2017