Today's Headline

Mexican officials to visit China to speed up berry export protocol

Mexico could start shipping several types of berry to China by the end of this year.
September 16 , 2014

Chile: profits blossom for Hortifrut in 2013-14

Chilean berry multinational Hortifrut did not let the Lobesia botrana crisis and port strikes get in the way of an exceptional financial result for 2013-14,
September 15 , 2014

U.S.: ALRB General Counsel seeks orders against Gerawan Farming

Delegitimization attempts have kicked up a notch in a fierce debate over worker freedom and union membership in California's Central Valley.
September 12 , 2014

South Africa: citrus suspension 'unfortunate, but best decision', says CGA

South Africa's citrus association wishes it could have avoided the recent export suspension, but couldn't risk further restrictions from Europe.
September 11 , 2014

T&G teams up with Unifrutti Chile in Peruvian grape JV

Unifrutti Chile and New Zealand's Turners & Growers expect a new Peruvian grape partnership will yield fruit next year.
September 10 , 2014

EU suspends €125M emergency measures amid fraud suspicions

The European Commission has said its aid scheme designed to support farmers affected by the Russian ban 'has to be closed due to a disproportionate surge in claims'.
September 10 , 2014

Chiquita signs confidentiality agreement with potential buyers

Chiquita has further relaxed its stance on the proposed merger from two Brazilian companies by entering into a non-disclosure agreement.
September 10 , 2014

Ebola measures disrupt West African produce supply

While describing Ebola quarantine efforts as necessary, the FAO says they have cut off crop supplies from productive West African growing regions.
September 10 , 2014

Strong markets result in a lucrative Q3 for Limoneira

Higher lemon prices than usual are one of the key reasons why Limoneira saw a 22% revenue increase for the third quarter.
September 09 , 2014

Spanish stonefruit set for Chinese splash in 2015

An earlier season could give Spanish stonefruit exporters an edge in China once the market opens up.
September 09 , 2014