U.S.: Workers vote 'yes' for Hunts Point Terminal Market deal

After achieving the "best wage and benefits package in two decades", unionists at the Hunts Point Terminal Market have called on the local government for support to renovate vital infrastructure for feeding New York City.

January 21 , 2015

'The ball is in the West's court' to solve food import ban, says Russian minister

The ruble may be on the mend and diplomats are hopeful for a Russia-EU agricultural trade resolution, but challenges still remain.

January 21 , 2015

Mexico: Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance incorporates two new members

Two leading Mexican grower associations have joined a new group that aims to raise the bar in worker treatment on farms.

January 21 , 2015

Australian govt reopens anti-dumping case for Italian processed tomatoes

More Italian processed tomato exporters could potentially face anti-dumping duties in Australia if a recently launched case proves successful.

January 20 , 2015

U.K. reacts to EU's lifting of Indian mango ban

"It vindicates our opinion that the ban should never have been put in place," says Monica Bhandari.

January 20 , 2015

Indian mango ban lifted by European Union

European plant health experts are content with India's assurances that mango exports to the EU will be free of quarantine pests.

January 20 , 2015

Chile: ASOEX joins Bachelet on presidential tour of U.S.

Chilean fruit industry representatives are pleased they have been recognized to join Michelle Bachelet on a U.S. tour.

January 19 , 2015

U.S.: No strike today at Hunts Point Terminal Market

The biggest fruit market in the U.S. has averted a strike action that could have taken place today, after a tentative wage deal was reached.

January 18 , 2015

U.S.: "Contingency plans in place" for Hunts Point Terminal Market

The Hunts Point Produce Cooperative was just "pennies per hour apart" from the last offer proposed by unionists who are threatening to strike.

January 16 , 2015

U.S.: Hunts Point union negotiations aim to ward off strikes

Hunts Point Terminal in the Bronx supplies 9% of the U.S. population with fruits and vegetables every day, but the operation could grind to a standstill on Sunday if a deal is not reached with the Teamsters union.

January 16 , 2015