Two executives to leave Chiquita Brands International

Chiquita's interim CEO Brian W. Kocher has left the company, and vice president Joseph B. Johnson will be on his way out soon.

April 07 , 2015

Arctic apple developer eyes all North American market segments

The Okanagan Specialty Fruits head says "prospects are huge" for the GM apple following regulatory approval for the U.S. and Canada.

April 06 , 2015

U.S.: Union negotiations off the table for Sakuma Brothers Farms

Berry grower Sakuma Brothers has questioned the legitimacy of a union calling for a boycott against its products, describing demands as "unreasonable".

April 03 , 2015

Panama Disease TR4 detected in Pakistan, Lebanon

A Dutch scientist has confirmed outbreaks of Panama Disease Tropical Race IV in Lebanon and Pakistan, but communication issues may be a challenge in containing the disease's spread.

March 31 , 2015

Russia trashes gray market apples

Recent photos show Russian authorities have dumped illegal fruit in landfill sites.

March 30 , 2015

U.S.: Driscoll's stands behind Sakuma Brothers Farms

Amid calls for a boycott, Driscoll's says previous union claims against a berry supplier have been resolved and it has no place intervening in labor negotiations.

March 30 , 2015

Chile: SAN urges immediate assistance for stranded farmers

Chile's National Agricultural Society (SAN) says the severe flooding has left many stranded without water for days, as produce companies use private helicopters to rescue those in need.

March 27 , 2015

WHO-affiliated group deems glyphosate "probably carcinogenic"

Monsanto is 'outraged' at a determination from the IARC that the world's most used herbicide is probably carcinogenic to humans.

March 25 , 2015

Dominican Medfly outbreak far from commercial fruit production, says mango rep

Mango and avocado exporters believe the U.S. trade restrictions on Dominican fruit should be over soon.