U.S.: Will Chiquita Brands leave New Orleans?

Almost two years after the multinational announced its move to the Big Easy, it has been speculated the arrangement may change.

May 13 , 2016

KNZ knocks back collaborative marketing proposals

The kiwifruit export regulator has reiterated its reasons following calls for consideration from the High Court.

May 13 , 2016

Sniff your way to detecting mango ripeness, says U.K. scientist

British researchers have identified a way to sniff out the maturity of mangoes without the need to actually taste the fruit.

May 13 , 2016

Spain: Harvesting begins for 'Saturn-like' flat peaches  

As the export campaign gears up, producers are predicting good prices for the fruit.

May 13 , 2016

PMA, United Fresh to expand Joint Committee on Responsible Labor Practices

The boards of both groups believe the issue is a "critical discussion" the industry needs to have.

May 13 , 2016

Opinion: In branding, a picture is worth a thousand words

Marketing veteran Bev Oster discusses the importance of getting visual communication on point.

May 13 , 2016

Ecuador: Small banana growers bank on Chinese prospects

Sold under the state-backed brand Zumcor, volumes of exported fruit from smaller Ecuadorian banana growers are set to rise.

May 13 , 2016

Russia: Speculation mounts over more bans on Turkish fruit

A Rosselkhoznadzor representative has told Interfax the agency plans to ban imports of Turkish lemons, grapefruit and squash.

May 12 , 2016

Russia bans Turkish lettuce imports

While lettuce was not on an initial list of banned items, the Russian Government has found phytosanitary grounds to suspend imports of the leafy vegetable from Turkey.

May 12 , 2016

Germany: Rewe pledges €40,000 for Central American banana projects

The money will go toward ecological and social projects in Costa Rica and Panama via in-store banana sales.

May 12 , 2016