Dole Food Company pulls out of IPO

Less than a week after negotiations fell through with Greenyard, Dole has also opted not to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

January 10 , 2018

Chilean fruit exports dropped 9% in 2017

Chilean fruit exports dropped in the calendar year due to a mix of volume and pricing challenges for some of its biggest earners.

January 09 , 2018

AgroFresh acquires stake in It’s Fresh! technology

The deal with U.K.-headquartered Food Freshness Technology is also expected to boost retail possibilities for AgroFresh's RipeLock Quality System for bananas.

January 09 , 2018

Westfalia Fruit partners with Agricom in Latin America

The transaction strengthens Westfalia's existing position in Latin America with new supply opportunities from Chile, Peru and Mexico.

January 08 , 2018

Chiquita may face jury over Colombian terrorist allegations

A Florida judge has denied a motion from the fruit company, meaning that in the absence of a settlement or other changes Chiquita could be the first U.S. corporation to go to trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

January 08 , 2018

U.K.: Wealmoor, Limones Piuranos acquire major Peruvian mango exporter

As part of the acquisition, the Wong family will retain some of their shareholding in Sunshine Export.

January 08 , 2018

No deal from Greenyard's tilt at Dole

"We pursued all efforts to realise a transaction with financial and strategic merit," said executive chairman Hein Deprez.

January 05 , 2018

Chile's 2017-18 cherry exports may exceed previous record by 10 million boxes

A gigantic uptick in volume this season hammers home the necessity of a US$5 million promotional campaign. 

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: Cold temperatures may impact papayas, limes

U.S.-based fruit importers have provided initial indications for supply amidst a cold front that has hit eastern and northeastern Mexico.

January 05 , 2018

Mexico: 10-year low for chill hour accumulation in Sonora grapes

While much of Mexico has been hit by cold weather, this winter has been unseasonably warm for the northwestern state of Sonora.

January 05 , 2018