Setting fresh standards for good labor practices in Mexican farming

Mario Robles reveals some of the possible intentions of Mexico's Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance in addressing child labor and company store practices.

January 09 , 2015

U.S.: HAB forecasts new record for Super Bowl avocado consumption

American football fans are set to tackle 240 million avocados head on the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

January 09 , 2015

Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban

A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.

January 08 , 2015

Chile: Strike lingers in San Antonio Port

Strikes have not yet hit Chile's fruit exports, but dockworkers threaten to spread their actions to terminals responsible for perishables.

January 08 , 2015

Australian table grape industry calls for quick resolution to Vietnam fruit blockade

The Vietnamese market closure has caused particular complications for Australian black seedless grape exporters.

January 08 , 2015

Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015

Australian produce groups support Ombudsman's stance on labor exploitation

Two Australian produce industry bodies hope the Fair Work Ombudsman takes the right steps to regulate dodgy labor-hire operators.

January 08 , 2015

Ecuadorian firms aim to take the lead in Chinese market

Ecuador is the world's leading banana exporter but it is yet to take the number one spot in the Chinese market.

January 08 , 2015

Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands

Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.

January 07 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 1, 2015

Peruvian Red Globes bucked the weak trend for grapes in Europe between Christmas and New Years.

January 07 , 2015