Thai court dismisses first defamation case against Andy Hall

The first case brought by a Thai pineapple company against migrant worker defender Andy Hall has been dismissed due to "unlawful interrogation".

October 29 , 2014

U.S.: Sun World signs new Peruvian licensees

The signing of new partners means Sun World has now doubled its number of grape variety licensees in Peru.

October 29 , 2014

U.S.: vertical farms can 'enhance' traditional methods, says FarmedHere

A leading indoor farming company says the sector can support the traditional industry in times of need.

October 29 , 2014

New shape, no wax: Italy's bet on U.S. pear market

Apofruit's Renzo Balestri highlights Italy's renewed export focus, agricultural attrition and a push south for fruit production.

October 28 , 2014

Fresh Del Monte income triples in Q3

Profitability soared for Fresh Del Monte in the third quarter on the back of strong sales for bananas and pineapples.

October 28 , 2014

Chiquita announces Brazilian takeover

After months of back and forth, Chiquita has agreed to a US$14.50 per share takeover by Cutrale-Safra.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: Paramount Citrus to go national with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts

Paramount Citrus president David Krause is "betting big" on grapefruit and is confident for a leadership position in mandarins.

October 27 , 2014

Chiquita shareholders reject Fyffes merger

Chiquita plans to enter discussions with Cutrale-Safra after its shareholders rejected a proposed merger with Fyffes.

October 24 , 2014

Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.

October 24 , 2014

Cutrale-Safra slip in with last minute Chiquita offer

Just one day out from the ChiquitaFyffes shareholder vote, Brazilian suitors have upped their bid to US$14.50 per share.

October 23 , 2014