Fresh German-Chilean shipping line acquisition deal in the works

With a merger deal on the cards between CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd, another Valparaiso company is on track for a transaction with a multinational based in Hamburg.

July 25 , 2014

U.S.: Whole Foods backs GM labeling measure in Oregon

U.S. retailer Whole Foods is supporting a GM labeling measure that will go to the ballot in Oregon in November.

July 25 , 2014

U.K.: Berry Gardens almost doubles strawberry volume in H1

A mild spring has led to a much larger strawberry crop for Berry Gardens in the first six months of 2014.

July 25 , 2014

Apartheid citrus documentary airs in Ireland

A new documentary looks at how young Dublin retail workers took action against the injustices of racial segregation in South Africa in the 1980s.

July 25 , 2014

U.S. and Mexico pledge to strengthen produce safety

A new deal between Mexico and the U.S. includes several measures aimed at increasing the safety of produce items traded between the two countries.

July 24 , 2014

Naturipe opens largest berry processing plant in Southeast U.S.

MBG Marketing continues to expand its blueberry processing and distribution capacity with a new facility in Georgia.

July 23 , 2014

South African govt responds to CBS interception in Europe

A South African government department has emphasized its focus on compliance following the interception of fruit with citrus black spot (CBS) in Europe.

July 23 , 2014

EU members call for sanctions against Russia

The EU is looking to put tougher sanctions on Russia in a bid to stop the flow of weapons into the Ukraine.

July 22 , 2014

China: Goodfarmer to develop produce "multinational" status, says Liu Zijie

Shandong Goodfarmer's president talks about Ecuadorian bananas, Zespri kiwifruit and creating a new Latin American company.

July 22 , 2014

U.S.: new Bolthouse Farms snacks to target "maximum kid craveability"

After making waves with its baby carrots, Bolthouse Farms is taking junk food head on again with a new line of fruit and vegetable snacks and smoothies for kids.

July 21 , 2014