U.K.: NFU condems government's EU aid rejection

The U.K.'s National Farmers' Union says it is 'dismayed' about the decision to not accept EU support.

October 28 , 2014

Psa discovered in new Chilean growing region

The kiwifruit vine disease Psa has spread to another one of Chile's key production areas.

October 28 , 2014

U.S.: Sun Pacific to triple kiwifruit supply in three years

Victoria Nuevo-Celeste discusses a new kiwifruit brand and gives her take on easy peeler prospects.

October 27 , 2014

Egyptian strawberry exporter shifts focus away from airfreight

While moving strawberries via sea can cause 'shock' for some end users, one shipper says it's a good system.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: CIW launches landmark Fair Food label nationwide

Nearly five years after the program began, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has unveiled its Fair Food label.

October 27 , 2014

Canada gives green light to Polish apple imports

After talks were fast-tracked in August, Canada will now take some market pressure off Polish apple exporters.

October 27 , 2014

NZ: Kiwifruit Claim accuses Zespri of 'scaremongering'

The New Zealand group suing the government over the Psa outbreak has alleged Zespri 'intimidated growers' families'.

October 24 , 2014

Costa Rican banana industry cries foul over port strike

Corbana says a "small group cannot kidnap the development of a nation for special interests".

October 24 , 2014

Ecuador eyes new banana export record in 2014

290 million boxes could be shipped from Ecuador this year, with increasingly strong future prospects.

October 24 , 2014

Canada: Walmart joins CPMA healthy eating initiative

Walmart Canada a has signed up to the 'Half Your Plate' campaign, which aims to make healthy eating easier.

October 23 , 2014