Costa Rican banana industry cries foul over port strike

Corbana says a "small group cannot kidnap the development of a nation for special interests".

October 24 , 2014

Ecuador eyes new banana export record in 2014

290 million boxes could be shipped from Ecuador this year, with increasingly strong future prospects.

October 24 , 2014

Cutrale-Safra slip in with last minute Chiquita offer

Just one day out from the ChiquitaFyffes shareholder vote, Brazilian suitors have upped their bid to US$14.50 per share.

October 23 , 2014

Canada: Walmart joins CPMA healthy eating initiative

Walmart Canada a has signed up to the 'Half Your Plate' campaign, which aims to make healthy eating easier.

October 23 , 2014

South Africa: more table grape market balance is needed, says SATI

While South Africa's grape industry would like to focus more on the Far East, some obstacles remain.

October 23 , 2014

Chile and India agree to reduce bilateral trade tariffs

The number of products covered by a 2007 trade agreement between Chile and India is set to shoot up six-fold.

October 23 , 2014

Chilean and Mexican avocado deals running late, says Araiza

Mission Produce's Ron Araiza points to changes in the avocado industry, including greater security measures, new facilities and the search for new growing regions.

October 23 , 2014

Holt Logistics upbeat about new Philadelphia-bound routes

Leo Holt talks about new services, the healthy importance of produce and a proposed Guatemala canal.

October 23 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 42, 2014

U.S. lemon exporters began their season in China, while South African supply declined during week 42.

October 22 , 2014

Advisory firms clash over ChiquitaFyffes deal

The gloves are off in the Chiquita saga, as a proxy advisory firm accuses the banana giant of relying on valuations 'unsupported by market trends' and using 'questionable methodologies' to undermine the Brazilian bid.

October 22 , 2014