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Ultraport "agrees" to strikers' demands, workers not satisfied
The port operator at the center of Chile's debilitating strikes claims it has offered to comply with union demands.
April 04 , 2013
Strikes force Chile to halt fruit harvest
A mind-blowing amount of fruit-growing land will not be harvested in Chile due to the impacts of port strikes.
April 04 , 2013
Zespri to appeal Shanghai customs case
New Zealand's Zespri will challenge a recent Chinese court decision over alleged kiwifruit smuggling.
April 02 , 2013
United States: FDA approves lab to free detained fruit
California's AGQ Lab has been approved to help release fruit detained in U.S. customs.
April 02 , 2013
Dole makes big sale in part of debt payment plan
Dole will play a much smaller role for certain commodities, following a major transfer to ITOCHU Corp.
April 02 , 2013
State Security calls made over Chilean port strikes
Cristian Allendes says it will be impossible for detained Chilean grapes to make the U.S. Marketing Order deadline.
April 02 , 2013
Chile: San Antonio port strike causes delays in Valparaiso
Port strikes in Chile's San Antonio have led to delays and cost strains elsewhere.
March 28 , 2013
Australia slashes China-bound grape projections
The demand is high but Australia has had to cut back its expected grape shipments to China this year.
March 28 , 2013
NZ parliament debates impacts of Zespri smuggling case
Chinese authorities have placed a detention order on a senior Zespri official.
March 27 , 2013
Chilean grapes go to waste as fruit floods U.S. market
An unpredictable season has encouraged U.S. market oversaturation of Chilean table grapes and a rush to sell produce.
March 27 , 2013



