Large Argentine pome fruit exporter goes bust

One of Argentina's top 10 apple and pear companies is to open structural reorganization proceedings, with some US$5.4 million of debt.

May 18 , 2015

U.S.: Gerawan wins "significant victory" in court ruling

The California Court of Appeal in Fresno has declared the ALRB's forced collective bargaining agreements on Gerawan Farming as unconstitutional.

May 15 , 2015

Chiquita sees heavy losses in Q1

Lower banana volume in North America and Europe was partly to blame for the multinational's substantial net loss in the first quarter of 2015.

May 15 , 2015

Are produce price rises behind the global obesity epidemic?

A 91% increase in fruit and vegetable prices compared to other foods is driving obesity rates, according to a recent ODI report.

May 15 , 2015

Zespri provides global Psa update

Zespri's Shane Max says Japanese growers have been reluctant to report Psa out of fear their orchards will be destroyed, while French producers have seen unexpected trunking.

May 15 , 2015

'Food Revolution Day' calls G20 leaders to action

British chef Jamie Oliver believes quality food education is every child's human right and hopes to create a 'strong sustainable movement' to help reverse sky-high obesity rates.

May 14 , 2015

From Pink Globe to Pink Global: A rosy future for Chimenti

The Chilean developers of white-fleshed Pink Globe grapes are aiming to license out more than 3,500 hectares of plantings globally.

May 13 , 2015

Mexican organic producer "reforms" ex-cartel members via agriculture

A Yucatan-based company that is developing organic dragon fruit and pineapple projects is giving back to the community in a rather unique way.

May 13 , 2015

CMA CGM Group signs historic seaport development deal in Cuba

A French shipper will develop a logistics platform outside of Havana, in what has been described as the first international agreement of its kind in Cuba.

May 12 , 2015

Land reform regulation bill threatens world's second-largest banana exporter

After passing the US$1 billion mark for banana exports last year, Philippine growers could be deterred from further investment if a House Bill that threatens contract security is passed.

May 08 , 2015