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

U.S.: Chiquita bends to takeover possibility

Fyffes has given Chiquita a waiver allowing Chiquita to engage in discussions with its Brazilian suitors.

September 08 , 2014

South Africa suspends certain EU-bound citrus exports

A U.K industry body says the suspension of some citrus exports from South Africa to Europe will cause 'major issues' for the British market.

September 08 , 2014

U.S.: Silvia Lopez, the voice of anti-union protests at Gerawan Farming

Fruit picker Silvia Lopez discusses her fight to end forced unionization on a California farm.

September 08 , 2014

Canadian cherry exporter hails 'unlimited opportunities' in China

As a very successful second season with excellent prices in China draws to a close, one Canadian cherry company says shoppers are 'more sophisticated' than five years ago.

September 05 , 2014

Poland: drones used to 'photomap plant health' on farmland

A Polish company that manufactures UAVs for precision agriculture says growers can save 30% on fertilizer costs.

September 04 , 2014