U.S.: Law firm investigates Dole shareholder claims

Dole Food Company is again under scrutiny over alleged price manipulation before the multinational's privatization.

December 15 , 2015

First Colombian orange shipment en route to the U.S.

A Colombian exporter says he has 'pretty big expectations' for oranges in the U.S. market, with plans to ramp up volumes in the near future.

December 15 , 2015

U.K.: Ethylene absorbing strips slow fruit ripening on retail shelves

About the size of a postage stamp and made up of minerals and clay, It's Fresh! strips can improve shelf life by a matter of days.

December 15 , 2015

Argentina: Macri delivers on farm export tax cuts

While much media attention has been given to commodity crops, new measures in Argentina also apply to the fruit sector.

December 15 , 2015

U.S.: Dandrea Produce launches new clementine brand

Amid drought concerns over California fruit, an East Coast importer believes the new 'Clementeenies' brand of Moroccan citrus will help reach a greater segment

December 15 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX releases cherry export estimate

ASOEX president Ronald Bown says rains and frosts have dealt a "big blow" to Chilean cherry growers this year, particularly for those with smaller operations.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: AeroFarms secures US$20M investment

The company behind the world's largest vertical farm project says it took out an additional 30,000 sqft of space in New Jersey last summer to meet soaring demand.

December 14 , 2015

Complicated permits, exchange rates hold back Venezuelan fruit imports

While a recent election result brings Venezuela one step closer to solving dire socioeconomic problems, the country is still far from becoming the fruit import destination it once was.

December 14 , 2015

U.S.: DuPont and Dow to merge in "game-changing" deal

The tie-up of two leading chemical companies is expected to create a combined market share of around US$130 billion.

December 11 , 2015

Organic produce delivery service opens doors for Colombian growers

Sourced by hundreds of smallholder farms, a Colombian food company is skirting traditional sales channels at home and making progress in exports.

December 10 , 2015