Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited to replace HAL

After a lengthy process Australia's new levy-backed horticultural industry body has been formed.

October 08 , 2014

Freshmax to merge with Crasborn Bros

Freshmax and Crasborn Bros plan to merge to become New Zealand's third largest apple exporter.

October 03 , 2014

Andy Hall calls on Thai pineapple companies to respect worker payment law

Human rights campaigner Andy Hall has alleged there is a widespread non-payment of wages in Thailand amid pineapple factory shutdowns.

October 01 , 2014

Australia: a high value response to high wages

In the face of high labor costs, Australian growers like Kerry Smerdon have looked to premium crops like macadamia nuts and custard apples to gain an edge.

October 01 , 2014

South African macadamia nut production set for incremental growth

South Africa expects to increase its macadamia nut hectarage by around 5% annually over the next five years.

October 01 , 2014

Freshmax Group launches IP business

Freshmax says its new intellectual property business will focus on new variety licensing and brand development.

October 01 , 2014

EU announces €165M emergency funding package

Citrus fruits will now be included in a bigger and better European support package for growers hit by the Russian produce import ban.

September 29 , 2014

Fyffes trying to "hoodwink" Chiquita shareholders, says Cutrale-Safra

The Brazilian companies trying to buy Chiquita are not impressed with its recent announcement regarding Fyffes.

September 29 , 2014

South Africa: FPEF hopeful for China-bound apple exports in 2015

A South African fruit industry representative believes it is possible the Chinese market will be open for next season.

September 29 , 2014

Russia’s gray market tightens on EU produce

Polish and Greek fruit exporters discuss the risks and regulations surrounding the gray market to Russia.

September 29 , 2014