Challenging times ahead for Russian retail market

Russia may be on track to becoming the most expensive country in the region for fresh food, said one local retailer.

April 14 , 2014

Chile: Valparaiso faces "worst fire" in its history

A fire in Valparaiso has caused 11 deaths and led to thousands being evacuated from their homes.

April 13 , 2014

Cyclone Ita hits Australian banana growers

The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) has revealed the first effects of damages from Cyclone Ita.

April 12 , 2014

U.S.: surf's up for Costan Rican pineapples

A small Californian company hopes to step up the game for U.S. pineapple marketing.

April 11 , 2014

U.S. proposes new rules for Philippine mangoes, Japanese oranges

A relaxation in requirements could see more parts of Japan and the Philippines shipping fruit to the U.S.

April 11 , 2014

U.S.: Del Monte deal shows fair food is good business, says Reyes

Del Monte recently signed up to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) fair food program, but what does that actually mean? Gerardo Reyes explains a system that is protecting tomato workers' rights like never before.

April 10 , 2014

Belgian lab a diverse safeguard against 'bananageddon'

While media reports have sparked fears over a 'bananapocalypse', a group of Belgian researchers is taking a more staid approach to protecting one of the world's leading crops.

April 09 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014

Dole plans new South African grape farm acquisition

A Dole Europe subsidiary has entered an agreement to buy an early season grape farm in the Orange River region.

February 04 , 2014

Chile: San Antonio port workers get back on the job

With Chile's strikes at least hopefully suspended until May, we reveal the country's fruit exports this month in numbers.

January 29 , 2014