U.S.: Del Monte deal shows fair food is good business, says Reyes

Del Monte recently signed up to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) fair food program, but what does that actually mean? Gerardo Reyes explains a system that is protecting tomato workers' rights like never before.

April 10 , 2014

Belgian lab a diverse safeguard against 'bananageddon'

While media reports have sparked fears over a 'bananapocalypse', a group of Belgian researchers is taking a more staid approach to protecting one of the world's leading crops.

April 09 , 2014

Argentina: Appgro connects farmers to crops in real time

The Appgro program allows farmers to view, update and compare crop information from any location in the world.

April 08 , 2014

Australia reaches FTA with Japan

Horticulture is expected to be one of many beneficiary industries from an Australia-Japan FTA.

April 07 , 2014

Chile: CSAV shareholders show approval for Hapag-Lloyd merger

Two of the world's leading shipping lines are one step closer to a game-changing partnership.

March 21 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014

'Demand it and we'll grow it': Morocco's organic conundrum

Morocco's climate is ideal for organic production of a range of fruits, but growers say a booming market for the category isn't quite there yet.

February 14 , 2014

Chile: San Antonio port workers get back on the job

With Chile's strikes at least hopefully suspended until May, we reveal the country's fruit exports this month in numbers.

January 29 , 2014

Chilean exporters threaten legal action over port strikes

"We are very, very angry. Chile does not deserve this," says Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes.

January 28 , 2014

Chilean port situation degenerates again

Port workers in San Antonio have decided to strike again, alleging their employers have not held their end of the bargain.