Post Archive
Slave labor case rocks Buenos Aires blueberry operation
Argentine police have found 95 people were coerced into slave labor by armed personnel on a blueberry farm.
December 05 , 2011
Brazilian grape season looks promising
Brazilian growers are upbeat about the quality and yields of grapes this season describing the weather as perfect.
December 02 , 2011
NZ: IKGA demands answers from Zespri over Korean kiwifruit fine
The IKGA wants to know further details of Zespri's anti-competitive dealings, following a Fair Trade Commission report.
December 02 , 2011
Costa Rica: Del Monte banana strike over
Costa Rican banana employees have returned to work after winning better conditions at Del Monte's plantations.
December 02 , 2011
The Packaging Pitch: finding the "differential advantage"
Lisa Cork reviews a lettuce company's packaging and how it misses a great storytelling opportunity.
December 01 , 2011
Expectations and constraints for Chilean blueberries in Asia
Chile is on the cusp of shipping blueberries to China but still faces a raft of challenges to succeed.
November 30 , 2011
American Airlines expects 'normal operations' after filing for bankruptcy
American Airlines expect flights, including cargo air freight, will continue as normal amid a company restructure.
November 30 , 2011
Argentine govt asks growers to take steps to contain fruit flies
Fruit fly outbreaks in two Argentine provinces have led the government to declare a state of emergency.
November 28 , 2011
Ecuadorian banana price meeting ends in disarray
Ecuadorian banana growers want their agricultural minister to resign following disputes over banana export prices.
November 25 , 2011
The U.S. is selecting and repacking cherry imports
Cherry imports from Argentina and Chile are being re-packed in the U.S. to make them more appealing.
November 23 , 2011
