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Chiquita faces another eco-lawsuit
A Seattle-based law firm alleges that Chiquita produces bananas in such a way that poisons local residents.
February 11 , 2015
Chile: Fedefruta says U.S. West Coast port crisis puts shipments at risk
Chile's Fruit Producers Federation says the industry "must be alert" to delays in U.S. West Coast ports.
February 11 , 2015
Southern Hemisphere expects larger pome fruit crop
While Southern Hemisphere apple production is expected to increase 5%, exports are anticipated to decline by the same percentage partly due to oversupply issues in Europe.
February 10 , 2015
Polish industry takes steps to escape "industrial" fruit prices
Polish apple and mushroom exporters are forging ahead in new markets, rising above the price crash wrought by the Russian embargo.
February 10 , 2015
Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder
One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015
U.K.: Upcoming event aims to encourage Fairtrade purchases
A representative of a Caribbean cocoa farmers' cooperative who will speak at Fairtrade Fortnight later this month says the certification has helped growers 'to plan ahead and make improvements.'
February 10 , 2015
China: Fruitday's sales reach new heights
E-commerce giant Fruitday's January sales value almost matched the whole first half of 2013.
February 10 , 2015
California: Port situation 'couldn't have happened at a worse time', says CCM
The California Citrus Mutual estimates exports this so far this season are 25% lower than planned.
February 10 , 2015
NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ
Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.
February 10 , 2015
Opinion: Asian flavors and other 2015 produce trends
Karen Caplan discusses how produce is taking the center stage at restaurants.
February 09 , 2015
