Golden, not yellow: a new category for Opal apples in Europe

With pilot trials now in South Africa and New Zealand, we take a look at the potential for Opal apples in Europe.

February 27 , 2014

Don't let fumigation fool you, Chile still has plenty of organic blueberries

Naturipe Farms' Robert Verloop describes how a variety of options has helped partially offset the impacts of U.S. fumigation rules for Chilean blueberries.

February 26 , 2014

Farmworker advocates expect more of EPA pesticide standards

Farmworker Justice's Virginia Ruiz speaks about new EPA pesticide standards and what still needs to be done.

February 25 , 2014

Guatemalan baby banana grower aims for direct exports

A Chiquita baby banana supplier has launched its own brand to market a portion of volume.

February 25 , 2014

Sunburn sizzles Brazilian apple crop

Brazil will have fewer apples than expected to work with this season, but hopes are still high for a rise in exports.

February 24 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita reaches deal with Quirch Foods

A Miami-based company has been licensed to sell a range of frozen Chiquita-branded produce items.

February 24 , 2014

EU: EFSA releases citrus black spot assessment

A report released in Europe today gives little hope for a change in policy relating to imports of South African citrus.

February 21 , 2014

Airport facility upgrade may raise Nigerian fruit export status

A Nigerian airport cold storage initiative could see increased fruit exports to Europe and the U.S.

February 21 , 2014

U.S.: EPA proposes new pesticide rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suggested new pesticide norms to safeguard farmworker health.

February 20 , 2014

New investments bring growth to Polish blueberries

Polish blueberry company Polskie Jagody has enjoyed the benefits of greater EU investment.