California: UFW hits back at 'anti-labor' Center for Worker Freedom

The United Farmworkers Union has accused the Center for Worker Freedom of "cynical outreach to Latinos", backed by the "architect" of last fall's Federal Government shutdown.

August 27 , 2014

Argentina gears up for first blueberry shipments in September

With Argentina's blueberry season imminent, production volume looks like it could break a two-year trend.

August 27 , 2014

France: kiwifruit producer looks forward to 'active markets' in coming season

Prim'land is expecting a great season for its kiwifruit but says the apple situation is 'quite complicated'.

August 27 , 2014

U.K. youngster grows watermelons for Tesco

A British teenager has overcome perceptions about growing conditions to supply watermelons to retailer Tesco.

August 27 , 2014

U.K.: Morrisons reveals £19M plan to boost produce shelf life

For every hour un-chilled, a produce item can lose eight hours of life in the home, according to Morrisons.

August 27 , 2014

Canada: Sunset Produce doubles Coldwater Farms greenhouse capacity

An expanded greenhouse with a diffused glass ceiling will support increased tomato production for Sunset Produce.

August 26 , 2014

Sweden: NYKCool to change name under new ownership

A Russian reefer company has bought Swedish shipping line NYK Cool, which will now operate under a new name.

August 26 , 2014

U.S.: Florida grower sees substantial growth in green-skinned avocado sales

A Florida producer says green-skinned avocados' 'good flavor profile' is one reason for growing demand.

August 26 , 2014

Chile: ODEPA urges strawberry growers to seize international opportunities

A recent Chilean report provides an in-depth look at trends in global strawberry consumption.

August 26 , 2014

Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California

Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.

August 26 , 2014