NZ growers take action to mitigate rain risks for cherries

New Zealand cherry industry players discuss several steps underway to make the most of booming opportunities in Asia.

September 02 , 2014

Business Social Compliance Initiative expresses 'great concern' over Andy Hall case

An organization that works with hundreds of European retailers and importers has said it's 'time for cooperation rather than litigation', in response to the charges brought against activist Andy Hall.

September 01 , 2014

Thailand: Andy Hall feels confident ahead of trial tomorrow

Andy Hall feels recent reactions from European buyers were prompted by "ridiculous" statements from the Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA).

September 01 , 2014

Chiquita denies Guatemalan water contamination claims

Banana trader Chiquita has described claims in a recent lawsuit as inaccurate, and says invitations for mediation have gone unanswered.

September 01 , 2014

U.S. NGO sues Chiquita for "deceptive" advertising

A Seattle-based NGO claims the Rainforest Alliance is re-thinking its endorsement of Chiquita bananas, following allegations of water contamination in Guatemala.

August 28 , 2014

California: Gerawan responds to UFW statement, misconduct allegations

Gerawan Farming says 'It is unfortunate that our employees need to take such a drastic action'.

August 28 , 2014

U.S.: West Coast port talks make headway

Clear progress is made in the U.S. West Coast port negotiations as both sides reach a 'tentative agreement on terms for health benefits'.

August 27 , 2014

California: UFW hits back at 'anti-labor' Center for Worker Freedom

The United Farmworkers Union has accused the Center for Worker Freedom of "cynical outreach to Latinos", backed by the "architect" of last fall's Federal Government shutdown.

August 27 , 2014

Canada: Sunset Produce doubles Coldwater Farms greenhouse capacity

An expanded greenhouse with a diffused glass ceiling will support increased tomato production for Sunset Produce.

August 26 , 2014

Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California

Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.

August 26 , 2014