U.S.: Ohio resident sues Dole over Listeria outbreak

Constance Georgostathis has taken Dole Fresh Vegetables to court, seeking damages over listeria-contaminated leafy greens that allegedly put her mother fell into a coma.

March 09 , 2016

U.S. Anjou pears gain heart-healthy certification

The U.S. pear industry will be pumping to a new beat thanks to a recent certification from the American Heart Association.

March 08 , 2016

U.S.: Calavo net income swells 20% in Q1

The avocado company's Renaissance Food Group delivered double-digit revenue growth despite a challenging environment.

March 08 , 2016

How far have women come in Chile's fruit industry?

Two Q&As with Chilean fruit industry leaders show women seldom have much decision-making power, and traditional views on male and female roles persist in the country.

March 08 , 2016

Argentina sheds tax on organic products to grow exports

An export tax rate of zero was approved for all products considered organic under national law.

March 08 , 2016

U.S. ban on 'forced labor' imports does not target specific countries or products

Press reports emerged last week claiming a new act could implicate Argentine blueberries - a claim that is categorically untrue.

March 07 , 2016

Q&A: As the big players move in, what does fair trade actually mean?

Oke USA's Jessica Jones-Hughes looks at the changes at play in the fair trade banana game, and how a new web documentary aims to promote the category.

March 04 , 2016