Today's Headline
Fresh Fruit Portal owner joins Verdant Partners
Gustavo Yentzen has joined the likes of Don Goodwin and Dawn Gray as an advisor with Verdant Partners.
March 19 , 2015
Nicaragua Canal construction could displace more than 100,000 people
The Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) has denounced alleged human rights violations associated with the construction of the Nicaragua Canal.
March 19 , 2015
Some NZ growers disappointed by "extravagant" Zespri buyer visit
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has seen dissent in the ranks after around NZ$500,000 was spent on a recent buyer visit, but Zespri claims it was necessary to boost sales of a rising gold variety crop.
March 18 , 2015
Chile: Strike lifted in Valparaiso
Fruit industry leaders have congratulated port operators and workers in Valparaiso for finding a prompt resolution to a cargo dispute.
March 17 , 2015
India: Gigantic hail stones ravage grape crops
"Farmers have never really seen anything like the size of the hail stones," says an Indian grape industry leader.
March 17 , 2015
Australia: Panama Disease TR4 confirmed in Queensland
The head of the Australian Banana Growers' Council says although the detection of Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 is a 'substantial challenge', he is confident it's one the industry can successfully meet.
March 16 , 2015
Nadorcott case against Tango just a delay tactic, says Eurosemillas
Spanish growers have been undeterred by calls not to plant the seedless Tango mandarin variety, with demand outstripping supply.
March 16 , 2015
Calavo to expand Mexican avocado packing operations
Calavo Growers is already banking on the expected opening of the U.S. market for avocados grown in Jalisco.
March 12 , 2015
Global banana industry must 'rethink whole business model', says expert
Dan Koeppel says the suspected case of Panama disease TR4 in Queensland should not come as a surprise given the lack of a 'global strategy'.
March 12 , 2015
Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador
Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.
March 11 , 2015
