Dole brings major horticultural investment to Colombia

Dole Food Company will be launching the largest ag investment Colombia has seen in five years.

October 31 , 2013

Fresh Del Monte suffers profit decline in Q3

A global oversupply of bananas was given as one reason for Fresh Del Monte's poor third quarter results.

October 30 , 2013

IKGA calls for independent enquiry into Zespri, NZ kiwifruit regulations

A call for an enquiry into New Zealand's kiwifruit system touches on "information monopoly", grower share imbalance and UPOV.

October 29 , 2013

Farmland and currency key in "unprecedented" Chinese reforms

A Chinese report has surprised many for its boldness, tackling reform issues in farmland and currency markets.

October 28 , 2013

North American produce consignment model evolving

Oppy's James Milne says the U.S. is moving to a more fixed 'European' produce sourcing model as growers seek to cut risks.

October 28 , 2013

U.S.: St. Louis approved for cold-treated fruits and veggies

St. Louis will become the newest entry point for blueberries imported into the United States.

October 25 , 2013

South African stonefruit enters concerned European market

A low supply forecast out of South America has meant high interest in South African stonefruit.

October 24 , 2013

NZ: motive for Zespri fraud probe remains unclear

New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into kiwifruit company Zespri.

October 23 , 2013

Mexico reconsiders competition from U.S. apple supply

Mexican apple growers are feeling the pressure of cheap volume from the United States.

October 22 , 2013

Late season promotions planned for California table grapes

CTGC president Kathleen Nave is positive about the potential to move greater volume toward the end of the grape deal.

October 21 , 2013