U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms

Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".

April 03 , 2015

Pesticide residue levels linked to sperm count, U.S. study finds

A U.S. study has shown men's fertility could be harmed by eating produce with higher pesticide residue levels.

April 02 , 2015

Driscoll's CEO steps down after 15-year tenure

Driscoll's former president and COO Kevin Murphy has been given a more senior role at the berry company.

April 02 , 2015

Peru's piquillo pepper exports skyrocket in 2015

From Spain to the U.S. to Australia, Peru's piquillo pepper industry is finding growth opportunities in the gourmet food segment.

April 02 , 2015

Chile reflects on challenging table grape season

U.S. port strikes, lower prices, smaller berry sizes and condition problems meant the 2014-15 Chilean table grape export campaign was no easy sailing.

April 02 , 2015

Mexico: Frosts to halve April's Persian lime production

Freezing temperatures in many parts of Mexico will lead to sharp price rises for limes.

April 02 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 13, 2015

Grape markets were oversupplied in Asia last week, but the situation was more promising in Europe and the U.S.

April 01 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 detected in Pakistan, Lebanon

A Dutch scientist has confirmed outbreaks of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV in Lebanon and Pakistan, but communication issues may be a challenge in containing the disease's spread.

March 31 , 2015

Australia: Plants destroyed on TR4-contaminated banana farm

Some 210 plants on a Queensland banana plantation have been destroyed to try and contain Panama disease.

March 31 , 2015

U.S.: Gerawan upbeat for new crop and unfazed by exchange rates

California's largest stonefruit grower says the strong dollar is not affecting overseas demand for its upcoming crop.

March 31 , 2015