U.S.: West Coast port slowdown accusations 'a bold-faced lie', says ILWU

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union says recent claims made against it were part of a smear campaign.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: WP Rawl to double Florida growing operation

WP Rawl has new plants in the ground such as kale and beets in Florida, which will be ready for harvest in December.

November 05 , 2014

U.S.: Sustainability is the trend, says Organics Unlimited

It's been a boring year for weather and a booming one for markets in organic bananas, says Mayra Velazquez de Leon.

November 05 , 2014

Mexico eradicates destructive Mediterranean fruit fly

Almost 18 million metric tons of crops in Mexico are due to benefit from the country ridding itself of a specific Medfly.

November 04 , 2014

Early Chilean blueberry start doesn't mean early finish, says Giumarra

Giumarra Companies' Tom Richardson gives his take on what to expect from the Chilean blueberry season and next week's PMA Fruittrade in Santiago.

November 04 , 2014

Spanish group discourages new Tango mandarin plantings

A recent report could have bearings on legal disputes over mandarin variety rights in Spain and South Africa.

November 04 , 2014

Chilean cherry growers turn their luck around

Chile looks on track to export 100,000MT of cherries this season, stepping up a notch with its Chinese focus.

November 04 , 2014

India: Tamil Nadu eyes international banana market

A state-backed company in the Indian region of Tamil Nadu has its sights set on boosting infrastructure to ship its Cavendish and native bananas to the world.

November 04 , 2014

Q&A: California attorneys "suing farmers as fast as they can"

With California's produce sector feeling the crunch, lobby group Western Growers is fighting for sensible decisions from state and federal governments.

November 04 , 2014

Andy Hall calls for greater witness protection in Thailand

A Burmese witness who testified to a Thai court about his alleged treatment in a pineapple factory has reportedly been threatened.

November 04 , 2014