Are illegal stowaways a threat to the U.K.'s fresh produce industry?

Truckloads of fruit are sometimes rejected in the U.K. due to the presence of illegal immigrants hiding in shipments.

January 07 , 2015

Peruvian govt program aims to raise GlobalG.A.P. certifications

Sierra Exportadora is helping Peruvian growers find new commercial opportunities for their fruit production.

January 07 , 2015

U.S.: AAPA, Port of Oakland applaud Federal Mediator action on labor talks

The Federal Mediator's move on U.S. West Coast port talks has been described as the "first step" in breaking an eight-month negotiating impasse.

January 06 , 2015

Cutrale-Safra completes tender offer for Chiquita

With a tender offer now complete, the Brazilian takeover of Chiquita Brands is right around the corner.

January 06 , 2015

Chilean fruit exporters worried about San Antonio port strike

Fedefruta hopes a port workers' union in San Antonio will make good on a promise not to suspend the export of perishables during strikes.

January 06 , 2015

U.K.: Ugly fruit & vegetable trials to test shoppers' bite at Asda

Britain's Asda has followed in the footsteps of French supermarket Intermarché with an ugly food initiative to sell 'deformed' produce.

January 06 , 2015

U.K. salad specialist launches baby kale 'superfood' line

U.K. salad company Florette is targeting on-the-go health conscious foodies as part of baby leaf kale campaign.

January 06 , 2015

Thermo King says exporters can reach new destinations with 'active' CA tech

By using technology that actively controls the atmosphere in reefer containers, Thermo King says produce can be shipped much further than normal while retaining much of its original quality.

January 05 , 2015

Year 2014 in Review - Second Half

The Chiquita takeover, Russia's produce ban, Andy Hall's defamation case, improved U.S.-China relations and Australian FTAs were some of the leading produce news topics of 2014.

December 30 , 2014

Year 2014 in Review - First Half

Warning signs for a potential Russian produce embargo were at play during an eventful first half of 2014.

December 29 , 2014