Chile: Irrigation still off-line for Atacama growers

Weeks of production compromised and 6,000 horticultural laborers potentially out of work; this is the damage left by flooding in a normally very dry part of Chile.

April 07 , 2015

U.S.: New president for Dole Food Company

Dole has announced its president C. Michael Carter will be retiring, and has looked internally for his replacement.

April 07 , 2015

China: Branding is more than just a logo, Zespri rep tells Shanghai forum

During PMA Fresh Connections: China, leaders from some of the most iconic names in produce discussed the building blocks behind good branding.

April 07 , 2015

U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms

Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".

April 03 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 detected in Pakistan, Lebanon

A Dutch scientist has confirmed outbreaks of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV in Lebanon and Pakistan, but communication issues may be a challenge in containing the disease's spread.

March 31 , 2015

U.S.: Gerawan upbeat for new crop and unfazed by exchange rates

California's largest stonefruit grower says the strong dollar is not affecting overseas demand for its upcoming crop.

March 31 , 2015

U.S.: Driscoll's stands behind Sakuma Brothers Farms

Amid calls for a boycott, Driscoll's says previous union claims against a berry supplier have been resolved and it has no place intervening in labor negotiations.

March 30 , 2015

Chile: SAN urges immediate assistance for stranded farmers

Chile's National Agricultural Society (SAN) says the severe flooding has left many stranded without water for days, as produce companies use private helicopters to rescue those in need.

March 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profits pip IPO forecast for 2014

The parent company of Mr Apple has exceeded expectations in its first annual result announcement to the NZX.

March 26 , 2015

New Indian banana brands slip into Gulf markets

Pick N Serve managing director Subrata Mondal believes he can get an edge over Ecuadorian and Philippine banana suppliers to the Gulf region.

March 26 , 2015