Countries
Chiquita denies Guatemalan water contamination claims
Banana trader Chiquita has described claims in a recent lawsuit as inaccurate, and says invitations for mediation have gone unanswered.
September 01 , 2014
'U.S. blueberry farming practices need to evolve', says Giant Berry Farms
With phenomenal North American blueberry production forecast, one company says big changes are needed.
September 01 , 2014
China: dismaying imported fruit numbers for Mid-Autumn festival
Australian citrus is one of many imported fruits that have suffered from flat sales in China recently.
September 01 , 2014
Open letter: global solidarity campaign is independent of me
The Thai pineapple industry responded to an international support effort by telling Andy Hall to behave himself. The Briton's response? "This campaign was not instigated by me."
August 29 , 2014
Indian govt loosens reins on minimum onion export prices
New rules mean it will now be much easier for Indian onion growers to sell their produce outside the country.
August 29 , 2014
Colombia will be 'a very important player' in avocado trade, says Westfalia rep
A Westfalia Colombia rep says the industry could double in the next decade and take on Chile and Peru in the U.S.
August 29 , 2014
U.S. could open doors to Chinese citrus
Hot on the heels of apples, Chinese citrus is now on track to gaining U.S. market entry after a recent proposed rule from APHIS.
August 29 , 2014
Decoding China's "banana-mania" in 2014
Xia Zuxiang explains how Ecuadorian bananas have edged ahead of local and Philippine competition in China.
August 29 , 2014
U.S. NGO sues Chiquita for "deceptive" advertising
A Seattle-based NGO claims the Rainforest Alliance is re-thinking its endorsement of Chiquita bananas, following allegations of water contamination in Guatemala.
August 28 , 2014
Scandinavian buyers cry foul over Thai food industry's actions
A group of Scandinavia's largest retailers is "greatly worried" about litigation against Andy Hall in Thailand.
August 28 , 2014
