Crime
- US officials uncover suspected avocado fraud>
US officials uncover suspected avocado fraud
by Mike Knowles 19 June 2017 Avocados
Trio understood to be employees of Mission Produce were apparently caught…
- Ethiopian veg exports halted after farms attacked>
Ethiopian veg exports halted after farms attacked
by Nina Pullman 14 October 2016 Exotic Vegetables and Peas & Beans
Some Dutch firms have had to halt imports from Ethiopia after protesters burnt…
- Capespan treads carefully over eviction plan>
Capespan treads carefully over eviction plan
by Mike Knowles 7 October 2016 Apples & Pears
Exporter continues to work to resolve illegal occupation of housing on one of…
- GF Group clarifies position following tax raid>
GF Group clarifies position following tax raid
by Mike Knowles 4 October 2016 Fruit, Bananas, Melons and Pineapples
Company issues statement explaining precise charges levelled against four…
- GF Group offices raided by tax police>
GF Group offices raided by tax police
by Mike Knowles 29 September 2016 Bananas, Melons and Pineapples
Investigation relates to accusations of impropriety against four members of…
- Asian Citrus hit by fraud allegations>
Asian Citrus hit by fraud allegations
by Mike Knowles 29 September 2016 Citrus
Auditors apparently notified of possible misreporting, but directors suspect…
- Dutch authority cuts pepper cartel fine>
Dutch authority cuts pepper cartel fine
by Mike Knowles 19 July 2016 Peppers & Squashes
Rainbow and United West Growers have seen their individual €7m fines for…
- Cocaine worth £23m found in Ecuadorian bananas>
Cocaine worth £23m found in Ecuadorian bananas
by Nina Pullman 3 June 2016 Bananas
Customs officers found 900kg of cocaine in a consignment of bananas in the port…
- Cyprus' biggest fresh produce co-op 'under investigation'>
Cyprus' biggest fresh produce co-op 'under investigation'
by Martyn Fisher 17 May 2016 Citrus and Potatoes
Sedigep, which is known for its citrus and potato exports, is reported to have…
- Jumping ship: a cautionary tale>
Jumping ship: a cautionary tale
by Fred Meintjes 16 February 2016
South African court order deals with business integrity as Lonrho is granted…
