Former Chinese partners take Zespri to court

Two Chinese companies are claiming NZ$33.5 million in damages from kiwifruit exporter Zespri.

June 04 , 2014

ChiquitaFyffes merger unlikely to affect U.K. market, says BanaBay

A U.K. fruit company says if anyone is to be affected by the ChiquitaFyffes merger it will be growers, not consumers.

June 04 , 2014

U.K.: Asda partners with Melinda to supply alpine Italian cave apples

What started as a restoration project for the Vatican has become a unique, energy efficient storage system for an Italian apple company.

June 03 , 2014

INI Farms aims to change perceptions of Indian bananas

With branded product, an Indian company has a long-term goal to rival banana suppliers from Latin America and the Philippines.

June 03 , 2014

U.S.: Calavo profits triple in Q2

Avocados continue to be a safe bet on Wall Street, with Calavo shares rising 6.78% on a recent results announcement.

June 02 , 2014

Maersk begins shipping revolution with new tech

In 10 years' time, new technology that monitors air and saves energy could become standard throughout the world for shipping containers.

June 02 , 2014

Chile: information platform aims for early ag disease prediction

With support from a Silicon Valley company and the Chilean Government, three young entrepreneurs have created a device for real time orchard monitoring with the goal of mitigating plant disease effects.

May 30 , 2014

U.K.: FPC slams 'fortress Europe' approach to plant safety

FPC chief executive Nigel Jenney says the European Commission ignored recommendations from its own experts in the way it tightened rules for South African citrus imports.

May 29 , 2014

NZ sends first Enza Red kiwifruit to China

A Shanghai Zelun Trading rep is positive about the launch of Enza Red kiwifruit today, and discusses other T&G-owned fruit varieties on their way to China.

May 28 , 2014

EU imposes emergency control measures on South African citrus

The EU had "no choice but to impose a stricter inspection regime" on South African citrus, according to Commissioner for Health, Tonio Borg.

May 27 , 2014