U.S.: Limoneira to buy more citrus orchards for US$15.1M

California-based citrus company Limoneira has entered an agreement to buy more San Joaquin Valley orchards, with an investment that is almost five times the level of a recent purchase in the area.

September 02 , 2015

China: Chilean govt signs accord with Alibaba

From e-commerce to buyer workshops, the Chilean fruit industry is pulling out all stops to boost its position in China.

September 01 , 2015

U.S.: Florida takes action after Oriental fruit fly detection

The Florida Department of Agriculture has set up a treatment zone for Oriental fruit fly to protect the state's US$120 billion agriculture industry.

September 01 , 2015

Australia: New Melbourne wholesale market opens for business

After more than 10 years in the works, Melbourne's new produce and flower wholesale market in Epping is now up and running.

September 01 , 2015

Third parties "disrupting" retail business model

A consumer insight strategist has highlighted some trends amongst the millennial generation and shown how new companies with 'powerful concepts' are taking business away from supermarkets.

August 31 , 2015

U.S.: California pomegranates set for another early start

A representative of Ruby Fresh says the strong U.S. dollar will likely reduce exports, but believes strong domestic demand can absorb volume.

August 28 , 2015

Spain: Adverse weather sends Valencia persimmon estimate down

Although Valencia's persimmon crop is now expected to be 10% down on previous estimates, farmers are on the whole gearing up for a good season.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: Matson Fruit receives accolades for energy saving initiatives

Matson Fruit was one of three Yakima businesses to be recently awarded the 'wattsmart® Business Partner of the Year' from Pacific Power.

August 28 , 2015

U.S.: Dole exec puts island mansion on the market for US$25M

Before he was ordered by a Delaware court to pay millions in damages over Dole's privatization, C. Michael Carter was selling a 'labor of love' home that took 16 years to build.

August 27 , 2015

Fyffes sees strong performance across the board in H1

Several factors helped offset the effects of challenging exchange rates for the Irish multinational during the first half of the year.

August 27 , 2015