How far have women come in Chile's fruit industry?

Two Q&As with Chilean fruit industry leaders show women seldom have much decision-making power, and traditional views on male and female roles persist in the country.

March 08 , 2016

Discussion: Appreciating female farmworkers this International Women's Day

The Ethical Trading Initiative is reviewing a report on farm conditions at a Fyffes melon supplier in Honduras, where the majority of workers are women.

March 08 , 2016

U.S. ban on 'forced labor' imports does not target specific countries or products

Press reports emerged last week claiming a new act could implicate Argentine blueberries - a claim that is categorically untrue.

March 07 , 2016

There’s a real buzz about honeyberries in Scotland

There’s a new kid on the berry block in Europe with superfood qualities that are off the charts,

March 07 , 2016

Fruit import quotas a "losing battle" for Indonesia, says trade rep

Hendra Juwono says quotas are prompting importers to start new companies in a bid to increase volume, in an environment where traders have to fix crop estimates months before fruit has even set.

March 07 , 2016