U.S.: Calavo forecasts new record earnings in 2015

Calavo Growers CEO Lee Cole says all indicators are "pointing affirmatively" this year, after the company notched solid results for 2014.

January 15 , 2015

NZ: Zespri on recruitment drive to support gold kiwifruit volume hike

Zespri will need more personnel to cope with a 70% uptick in gold kiwifruit volume this coming season.

January 15 , 2015

Australia gains U.S. access for mangoes, litchis

While most Australian litchi and mango growers have traditionally focused on the domestic market, they will now have a new sales outlet thanks to the official opening of the U.S. market for their crops.

January 14 , 2015

U.S.: Chiquita shuts up shop in Charlotte

Chiquita vowed in March that it would keep its headquarters in Charlotte, but that has changed under the new ownership of Cutrale-Safra.

January 14 , 2015

Early organic Argentine pears soon to hit the water for U.S. market

Pacific Organic's Greg Holzman discusses upcoming pome fruit and mango deals, as well as the strong dollar's effect on produce trade flows.

January 14 , 2015

Peru: Zeit Organisch forecasts exponential fruit growth in Olmos

A Chilean grower with a unique packing method is developing fruit exports from Olmos in northern Peru, where he now has the option to tap into Odebrecht's mega-irrigation project.

January 13 , 2015

Chile: San Antonio port strike lifted

Fetraportces workers were threatening to block fruit-shipping terminals, but their strike action has finished after reaching a deal with Puerto Central.

January 09 , 2015

Setting fresh standards for good labor practices in Mexican farming

Mario Robles reveals some of the possible intentions of Mexico's Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance in addressing child labor and company store practices.

January 09 , 2015

Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban

A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.

January 08 , 2015

Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015