Chiquita Brands loss widens for estimated 2012 financial result

The sharemarket was upbeat on Chiquita stocks yesterday despite a large fourth quarter loss.

January 29 , 2013

Dole earnings take a hit in 2012

Difficult pricing and legal provisions pushed down Dole Food Company's profits in 2012.

January 25 , 2013

Rough year could force sackings in Philippine banana industry

The Philippine banana industry has planned retrenchment workers and remove benefits after a difficult year.

January 24 , 2013

Organic farmland grows threefold worldwide

Oceania has spurred growth in global organic farmland while the U.S. and Africa have lagged behind.

January 23 , 2013

Opinion: heirloom tomato demand shows ripple effect of 'local' movement

Kevin Delaney from Procacci Brothers discusses the upsides of heirloom tomatoes if they are carefully handled.

January 21 , 2013

New markets and varieties for Canadian cherry growers

Six new cold-weather cherry varieties have entered their first year of production in Canada.

January 17 , 2013

U.K. consumer attitudes study reveals preference for GM labeling

A survey has revealed very little knowledge of GM foods in the U.K.

January 15 , 2013

First international kiwifruit magazine set for launch

Our next International Special Edition will feature major topics surrounding the global kiwifruit market.

January 10 , 2013

2012 Year in Review - Second Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal we give a snapshot of the top stories that made headlines in the second half of 2012.

December 31 , 2012

2012 Year in Review - First Half

At Fresh Fruit Portal, we take a look at the issues and events that defined 2012 for the produce industry.

December 28 , 2012