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U.S.: Obama steps in to resolve West Coast port dispute
The White House is intervening in the West Coast port conflict with the aim of a quick resolution.
February 15 , 2015
Univeg statement responds to merger rumors
Amid reports of a possible initial public offering, Univeg clarifies a board member's position.
February 13 , 2015
U.S.: Western Growers urges Obama to engage in port conflict
Tom Nassif releases a statement on the 'nightmarish situation' in West Coast ports.
February 13 , 2015
U.S.: West Coast port employer to temporarily halt operations
The Pacific Maritime Association says it cannot justify paying union workers premium rates over the upcoming weekend and holidays, while the union says the employers' actions are "bad for the industry and the U.S. economy."
February 11 , 2015
Chiquita faces another eco-lawsuit
A Seattle-based law firm alleges that Chiquita produces bananas in such a way that poisons local residents.
February 11 , 2015
Southern Hemisphere expects larger pome fruit crop
While Southern Hemisphere apple production is expected to increase 5%, exports are anticipated to decline by the same percentage partly due to oversupply issues in Europe.
February 10 , 2015
Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder
One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015
Inside one of Europe's largest banana ripening facilities
The head of a major U.K. banana ripening facility likens the business to a 'hamster wheel', and says reputations can be 'built over years and lost in days'.
February 09 , 2015
Israeli papaya breeder wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Aviv Flowers Packing House has taken one of the produce industry's most prestigious prizes, with a seedless papaya that boasts a complex flavor, a long shelf life and a lack of any pungent aftertaste.
February 06 , 2015
U.S.: Pacific Maritime Association makes "all-in" offer to ILWU
The president of the Pacific Maritime Association has said West Coast ports are "truly close to gridlock", and that the latest contract offer is "as far as we can go at this point."
February 05 , 2015
