U.S.: Limoneira legend passes away

California-based Limoneira Company has announced the death of its chairman Alan M. Teague.

September 17 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes seek EU merger clearance

In order to gain permission for a tie-up in the Phase I review period, Chiquita and Fyffes say they are considering offering concessions to the EU.

September 16 , 2014

Mexican officials to visit China to speed up berry export protocol

Mexico could start shipping several types of berry to China by the end of this year.

September 16 , 2014

EU to announce 'new, more targeted measures' this week

A few days after suspending aid to farmers affected by Russia's ban, the EU is set to announce its new measures.

September 16 , 2014

Citrus Australia bullish on South Korean promise

The finalization of Australia's FTA with Korea may take the pressure off other Asian citrus markets next season.

September 16 , 2014

Did someone say food fight?

Dutch revelers have pelted tomatoes at each other in a party to raise awareness about the effects of Russia's food ban.

September 16 , 2014

Spanish lemon growers to benefit from early Southern Hemisphere end

Spain's lemon season will be one of 'normality and stability' but there may be heavy Turkish competition in EU markets.

September 16 , 2014

Asia could take "significantly more South African fruit", says CGA chief

A South African citrus industry representative gives insights from a recent visit to Hong Kong, India and Indonesia.

September 15 , 2014

Chile: profits blossom for Hortifrut in 2013-14

Chilean berry multinational Hortifrut did not let the Lobesia botrana crisis and port strikes get in the way of an exceptional financial result for 2013-14,

September 15 , 2014

Mango exporters 'can go anywhere' with new tech use, says Maersk

Maersk says that like avocados and bananas, mangoes also stand to benefit from controlled atmosphere containers.

September 15 , 2014