U.S. NGO sues Chiquita for "deceptive" advertising

A Seattle-based NGO claims the Rainforest Alliance is re-thinking its endorsement of Chiquita bananas, following allegations of water contamination in Guatemala.

August 28 , 2014

California: Gerawan responds to UFW statement, misconduct allegations

Gerawan Farming says 'It is unfortunate that our employees need to take such a drastic action'.

August 28 , 2014

California: UFW hits back at 'anti-labor' Center for Worker Freedom

The United Farmworkers Union has accused the Center for Worker Freedom of "cynical outreach to Latinos", backed by the "architect" of last fall's Federal Government shutdown.

August 27 , 2014

Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California

Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.

August 26 , 2014

USDA researcher reveals encouraging results of phosphine fumigation tests

Research shows worker safety and food quality could be improved by using phosphine instead of methyl bromide on crops.

August 25 , 2014

Australia: Select Harvests to make landmark acquisitions

A leading Australian almond company plans to spend US$59 million on new properties and water entitlements in a bid to double production by 2018.

August 24 , 2014

Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials

A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.

August 22 , 2014

Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment

A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'

August 22 , 2014

Russia eases ban on certain produce

In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.

August 21 , 2014

Chilean scientists find new way to control fruit decomposition

A Chilean team may have come up with something of an elixir of shelf life.