Florida court orders crewleader to pay US$3.5M in forced labor damages

The CIW claims this is the ninth forced labor operation brought to justice by its anti-slavery program.

February 27 , 2017

Costa Rican produce association accuses pineapple exporter of organic fraud

Organic grower group Canagro is at odds with Grupo Valle Verde, which had an organic export suspension lifted in December and claims it has been subject to accusations driven by "private interest".

February 24 , 2017

Westfalia’s global avocado rise

From new business operations in Peru and the U.S. to production trials in Asia, the South Africa-based company is expanding its international presence.

February 23 , 2017

ILA members threaten port shutdown across U.S. East Coast

The threats have been described as "disturbing" by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

February 22 , 2017

From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals

The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.

February 22 , 2017

Net income surges 261% at Fresh Del Monte Produce

The jump was driven mainly by higher gross profit for bananas and an improved impairment charge situation.

February 21 , 2017

GreenCoop's enviro-friendly tomato project takes off in Central Europe

The group only uses renewable energy from geothermal sources, and its brand 'Happy Tomato from Rye Island' is taking market share from big European players in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

February 21 , 2017

Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president

Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.

February 20 , 2017

China: Joy Wing Mau acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management

Joy Wing Mau continues on the minority acquisition path, this time in China with a major fruit variety breeder.

February 17 , 2017

Irish High Court gives final green light to Fyffes' takeover by Sumitomo

As Fyffes announces it will delist its shares from the Dublin stock exchange next week, it's also gearing up to face an ETI disciplinary committee over worker abuse allegations.