Countries
U.S.: Peruvian pilot program off to strong start for PortMiami
PortMiami has given a rough volume estimate for Peruvian fruit imports this year and beyond.
December 27 , 2013
Chile: stevedores launch "warning" strike in San Antonio
There were expectations yesterday that a San Antonio stevedore strike would be resolved quickly.
December 20 , 2013
Opinion: sustainable water supplies mean life or death for fruit industry
Susan Harris discusses a New Zealand project to check water supplies and water futures by smartphone.
December 20 , 2013
Honduras decision puts Rainforest Alliance impartiality "in doubt"
José Obregón explains the union issue behind the revokement of a Chiquita Brands suppliers' certification.
December 20 , 2013
NZ ozone technology takes off for apple treatment
In its early stages of development, ozone technology has shown some advantages over chemical-based apple wash.
December 20 , 2013
Australian table grapes gain access to Korean market
The Australian table grape industry expects millions of dollars worth of exports under a new Korean agreement.
December 19 , 2013
Syngenta sells Dulcinea Farms
Swiss company Syngenta has decided to back out of its U.S.-based melon business.
December 19 , 2013
Rainforest Alliance removes certification from Honduran banana growers
Worker treatment concerns led to decertification for a group of banana farms in Honduras.
December 19 , 2013
Ireland: Fyffes directors raise shareholdings
Three executives have purchased shares in one of Europe's biggest fruit companies.
December 19 , 2013
Israeli avocado exporter forecasts bumper crop
An Israeli avocado exporter is expecting bullish export growth this season.
December 19 , 2013
