Staying competitive is key for Australia's native nut

The Australian macadamia nut industry is aggressively pushing for higher yields and new markets.

March 12 , 2014

Philippine govt makes banana grower insurance payment

The Philippines' Agriculture Secretary has pledged to prioritize crop insurance programs in 2015.

March 12 , 2014

Dutch growers gear up for China-bound pear exports

Frugi Venta's Inge Ribbens looks at a range of market opening negotiations in the works.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Appeals Court throws out Dole pesticide case

A group of Nicaraguans claiming pesticide damages from Dole has had its case dropped by a California court.

March 11 , 2014

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.

March 11 , 2014

Mexico's berry production complies with China's rules, says AQSIQ

Mexico's berry industry has been hopeful for Chinese blackberry access in 2014, but raspberries could be in line too.

March 11 , 2014

Packaging Pitch: P stands for passion, produce and packaging

Lisa Cork draws inspiration from a Bruce Springsteen concert, urging growers to better express their passion.

March 11 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira revenue jumps in Q1

A leading U.S. lemon and avocado player picked up its game on the financial performance front in the first quarter.

March 10 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014

Three U.K. retailers back banana growers' futures

Representatives from three U.K. supermarkets talk about a switch to 100% fairtrade bananas.

March 10 , 2014