U.S.: Chiquita shuts up shop in Charlotte

Chiquita vowed in March that it would keep its headquarters in Charlotte, but that has changed under the new ownership of Cutrale-Safra.

January 14 , 2015

Peru: Zeit Organisch forecasts exponential fruit growth in Olmos

A Chilean grower with a unique packing method is developing fruit exports from Olmos in northern Peru, where he now has the option to tap into Odebrecht's mega-irrigation project.

January 13 , 2015

Chile: San Antonio port strike lifted

Fetraportces workers were threatening to block fruit-shipping terminals, but their strike action has finished after reaching a deal with Puerto Central.

January 09 , 2015

Setting fresh standards for good labor practices in Mexican farming

Mario Robles reveals some of the possible intentions of Mexico's Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance in addressing child labor and company store practices.

January 09 , 2015

Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban

A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.

January 08 , 2015

Euro Watch: Exporter 'flexibility' needed to avoid a cease in trade

A weak euro may push some fruit importers to abandon the trade of certain products as a last resort.

January 08 , 2015

Leadership transition for Chiquita Brands

Brian Kocher will serve as interim CEO of the new privately-owned Chiquita Brands International.

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

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