U.S.: Rosen weighs up class action against Chiquita over Brazil deal

A New York law firm is investigating Chiquita over its shareholder duties relating to the Cutrale-Safra takeover.

October 29 , 2014

Opinion: what Chile must consider from Russia's import ban

International trade lawyer Karen Meier gives her take on the potential risks for Chileans boosting trade with Russia.

October 29 , 2014

U.S.: vertical farms can 'enhance' traditional methods, says FarmedHere

A leading indoor farming company says the sector can support the traditional industry in times of need.

October 29 , 2014

New shape, no wax: Italy's bet on U.S. pear market

Apofruit's Renzo Balestri highlights Italy's renewed export focus, agricultural attrition and a push south for fruit production.

October 28 , 2014

Fresh Del Monte income triples in Q3

Profitability soared for Fresh Del Monte in the third quarter on the back of strong sales for bananas and pineapples.

October 28 , 2014

U.S.: Rainier Fruit's productivity to rise with new automated facility

Rainier's sister warehouse now has the U.S. Northwest's first automated fruit shipping facility.

October 28 , 2014

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

Brazilian drought causes lime prices to double

With some Brazilian water reservoirs at 5% capacity, lime prices have shot up to US$2.79 per kilogram.

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