Poland bans junk food in schools

Schoolchildren in Poland will be offered healthier alternatives at break times from next year after ministers voted in favor of banning junk food in all schools across the country.

October 28 , 2014

U.K.: NFU condems government's EU aid rejection

The U.K.'s National Farmers' Union says it is 'dismayed' about the decision to not accept EU support.

October 28 , 2014

Psa discovered in new Chilean growing region

The kiwifruit vine disease Psa has spread to another one of Chile's key production areas.

October 28 , 2014

U.S.: Sun Pacific to triple kiwifruit supply in three years

Victoria Nuevo-Celeste discusses a new kiwifruit brand and gives her take on easy peeler prospects.

October 27 , 2014

Egyptian strawberry exporter shifts focus away from airfreight

While moving strawberries via sea can cause 'shock' for some end users, one shipper says it's a good system.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: CIW launches landmark Fair Food label nationwide

Nearly five years after the program began, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has unveiled its Fair Food label.

October 27 , 2014

Canada gives green light to Polish apple imports

After talks were fast-tracked in August, Canada will now take some market pressure off Polish apple exporters.

October 27 , 2014

U.S.: Paramount Citrus to go national with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts

Paramount Citrus president David Krause is "betting big" on grapefruit and is confident for a leadership position in mandarins.

October 27 , 2014

Chiquita shareholders reject Fyffes merger

Chiquita plans to enter discussions with Cutrale-Safra after its shareholders rejected a proposed merger with Fyffes.

October 24 , 2014

Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.

October 24 , 2014