Chiquita shareholders reject Fyffes merger

Chiquita plans to enter discussions with Cutrale-Safra after its shareholders rejected a proposed merger with Fyffes.

October 24 , 2014

U.K. supermarket launches 'affordable' organic range

A discount retailer in Britain is hoping to attract a new middle class clientele with a line of fresh organic produce.

October 24 , 2014

Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.

October 24 , 2014

Global protests to support Andy Hall and 'vigorously defend free speech'

NGOs will hold worldwide demonstrations outside Thai Embassies in support of a human rights defender who faces prosecution from a Thai pineapple company.

October 24 , 2014

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim accuses Zespri of 'scaremongering'

The New Zealand group suing the government over the Psa outbreak has alleged Zespri 'intimidated growers' families'.

October 24 , 2014

Costa Rican banana industry cries foul over port strike

Corbana says a "small group cannot kidnap the development of a nation for special interests".

October 24 , 2014

Ecuador eyes new banana export record in 2014

290 million boxes could be shipped from Ecuador this year, with increasingly strong future prospects.

October 24 , 2014

Cutrale-Safra slip in with last minute Chiquita offer

Just one day out from the ChiquitaFyffes shareholder vote, Brazilian suitors have upped their bid to US$14.50 per share.

October 23 , 2014

Canada: Walmart joins CPMA healthy eating initiative

Walmart Canada a has signed up to the 'Half Your Plate' campaign, which aims to make healthy eating easier.

October 23 , 2014

South Africa: more table grape market balance is needed, says SATI

While South Africa's grape industry would like to focus more on the Far East, some obstacles remain.

October 23 , 2014