Countries

U.S.: Chiquita denies speculation over Charlotte withdrawal

Chiquita's deal with Fyffes has sent a scare in Charlotte, where some fear a violation of contract terms.
March 18 , 2014

South African grapes enjoy partial recovery in late season

South African table grapes have picked up volume in recent weeks, showing recovery from the early season.
March 18 , 2014

NZ: weather, markets in Zespri's favor so far in 2014

The kiwifruit harvest has begun in New Zealand with the industry upbeat about prospects for its earliest export market, Japan.
March 18 , 2014

Papyrus Australia to process banana fiber in China

An Australian company is set to bring its value-added banana technology to the Chinese island of Hainan.
March 17 , 2014

Colombia: Banacol undergoes restructuring amid debt woes

Latin American banana group Banacol will restructure in response to debt concerns.
March 17 , 2014

ChiquitaFyffes a boost for Ecuador, says banana industry leader

Eduardo Ledesma believes the formation of ChiquitaFyffes will "undoubtedly" benefit Ecuador's banana industry.
March 17 , 2014

Film Review: Bananaland, confronting faces of a commodity fruit

'Bananaland: Blood, Bullets and Poison' will be airing at the Equal Exchange Banana Conference in Boston on March 21.
March 14 , 2014

Uruguay looks to win back Chinese citrus market

Cold treatment requirements have complicated Uruguayan citrus shipments to China.
March 14 , 2014

Papayas among top offenders in GM trade detections

Instances of GM foods in non-GM shipments have spiked in recent years, in part due to mismarked papayas.
March 14 , 2014

McDonald's launches pan-European fruit campaign

A new McDonald's campaign will offer free fruit in Happy Meals in 19 European countries.
March 14 , 2014