IFG hails dismissal of “baseless” action to block SNFL deal
International Fruit Genetics (IFG), has welcomed the dismissal of a claim brought by Jack Pandol to block its acquisition by Special New Fruit Licensing (SNFL) and AMFresh. The Bakersfield,

Challenging season for South African stonefruit
The South African stonefruit industry has drawn a line under a difficult export season that suffered from low volumes and logistical problems at ports, although improved profitability represented

EU to bow to chemical industry
Leaked documents suggest the European Commission is set to renege on its commitment to “ban the most harmful chemicals in consumer products, allowing their use only where essential” and bow to

AMFresh acquisition of IFG clears major hurdle
A legal bid by Jack Pandol to block AMFresh’s acquisition of International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has failed. On Wednesday, AMFresh released a statement which read: “Following the agreement

Scotland gears up for Fruit for the Future
The James Hutton Institute and the Scottish Society for Crop Research (SSCR) are joining forces to present this year’s Fruit for the Future showcase at Invergowrie, Dundee, on 27 July.

Costa suspends CEO search
Leading Australian fresh producer grower-packer-marketer Costa Group has announced that Harry Debney will continue in his role as interim chief executive officer (CEO) until 31 December 2023. In