Today's Headline
International unions put weight behind Thai fruit case
The ITUC has called on the Thai prime minister to drop charges brought against a British human right lawyer by a fruit processor.
April 05 , 2013
Ultraport "agrees" to strikers' demands, workers not satisfied
The port operator at the center of Chile's debilitating strikes claims it has offered to comply with union demands.
April 04 , 2013
Strikes force Chile to halt fruit harvest
A mind-blowing amount of fruit-growing land will not be harvested in Chile due to the impacts of port strikes.
April 04 , 2013
State Security calls made over Chilean port strikes
Cristian Allendes says it will be impossible for detained Chilean grapes to make the U.S. Marketing Order deadline.
April 02 , 2013
Chile: no resolution found for port strikes in San Antonio
Port workers in Chile say strikes will continue indefinitely until they can talk with the government.
March 29 , 2013
Chile: San Antonio port strike causes delays in Valparaiso
Port strikes in Chile's San Antonio have led to delays and cost strains elsewhere.
March 28 , 2013
Australia slashes China-bound grape projections
The demand is high but Australia has had to cut back its expected grape shipments to China this year.
March 28 , 2013
Chilean grapes go to waste as fruit floods U.S. market
An unpredictable season has encouraged U.S. market oversaturation of Chilean table grapes and a rush to sell produce.
March 27 , 2013
Chilean port strikes put millions of fruit boxes at risk
Chilean port strikes mean large quantities of fruit may not make Marketing Order timeframes for the U.S. and South Korea.
March 26 , 2013
Zespri found guilty of smuggling by Chinese court
Zespri and one of its employees have been found guilty in China of violating customs laws.
March 22 , 2013
