Australia: Queensland growers assess flood damage

Queensland's floods will be heartbreaking for many growers but at least the banana crop looks fine.

January 29 , 2013

Dole settles case alleging Guatemalan environmental damages

Dole denies allegations of deceptive practices but has agreed to new environmental projects in Guatemala.

January 29 , 2013

Chiquita Brands loss widens for estimated 2012 financial result

The sharemarket was upbeat on Chiquita stocks yesterday despite a large fourth quarter loss.

January 29 , 2013

'Yeti F is just a fertilizer', says NZ kiwifruit grower

New Zealand authorities have allowed for the re-entry of a fertilizer that may improve kiwifruit plant health.

January 29 , 2013

Indonesia bans Taiwanese fruit imports

The Indonesian government continues down its protectionist path with a ban on tropical fruits from Taiwan.

January 29 , 2013

U.S. importers report rocky start for Peruvian mango campaign

From strikes to shipping problems, several factors have created an unstable start for Peruvian mango exports.

January 29 , 2013

Peruvian and Chilean companies come together to serve European market

Chile's Agricom and Peru's Camposol hope to become a top supplier to European supermarkets.

January 28 , 2013

Consumers encouraged to eat "funny fruit" to fight food waste

A U.N. campaign encourages shoppers to reconsider "funny" fruit and help reduce 1.3 billion tons of annual food waste.

January 28 , 2013

Berries Paradise brings Mexican fruit to new markets

Berries Paradise is pushing Mexican blueberries to unexplored territory, starting with Asia.

January 28 , 2013

NZ trials kiwifruit canopies to halt Psa spread

New Zealand's Zespri and AgMardt have teamed up to fund research into the impacts of kiwifruit canopies on Psa disease.

January 28 , 2013