Today's Headline
Chile: Copiapo water shortage mitigated for one season
An industry head says recent rainfall means many growers in northern Chile will be able to irrigate as if there were no drought this summer.
August 12 , 2015
U.S.: Blue Road Capital to invest up to US$250M in Vanguard International
A substantial capital injection will see multinational fruit marketer Vanguard making new production acquisitions "in the near future".
August 11 , 2015
U.S.: Sun World appoints four new South American licensees
The number of companies in South America under Sun World grape variety licenses has increased by a third under a new agreement.
August 10 , 2015
Leading biotech firm to buy Oxitec for US$160M
U.S.-based Intrexon has announced it will acquire an innovative U.K. business that produces GM insects to reduce the spread of agricultural pests and disease.
August 10 , 2015
Florida: Large-scale GM citrus field trials could start in spring
With an experimental use permit from the EPA, Southern Gardens Citrus is now building the trees needed for significant field trials of citrus greening-resistant fruit.
August 10 , 2015
China approves several produce import protocols
Four new fresh crops from two different continents have been approved for the Chinese market, where local growers have also struck an access deal with South Korea.
August 10 , 2015
China: JD to invest US$700M in leading supermarket chain
China’s largest online direct sales company will soon hold a 10% stake in one of the country's biggest supermarket operators.
August 10 , 2015
Russia eases Moldovan restrictions
The Russian market may still be closed for the EU, but Moldova's fruit industry is moving on the right track.
August 07 , 2015
'We're fighting to redirect every kilo', says Belgian pear shipper
The impact of the Russian ban was not as bad as expected for Belgian pear and tomato growers, but for apples it was a different story.
August 07 , 2015
EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season
EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.
August 06 , 2015
