Today's Headline
Colombian banana workers threaten wage strike
Possible wage cuts could provoke an extensive strike in Colombia's banana industry.
May 23 , 2013
Mexico: Michoacán lime producers fight for industry control
The lime harvest has come to a stop in Mexico's Michoacán state as self-defense groups clash with drug cartels.
May 22 , 2013
U.S. think tank: Indian policy hurting ag trade and innovation
A U.S.-based think tank has criticized Indian trade policies that may jeopardize the agricultural supply chain.
May 20 , 2013
South African apples and pears shine on European market
South Africa could reach record pear exports, in part due to demand from an undersupplied Europe.
May 17 , 2013
U.S.: salad bars removed from five schools in Monterey
A district-level labor dispute in California has brought a slight setback to the "Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools" campaign.
May 16 , 2013
Mexico eliminates tariffs for limes, tomatillos
A Mexican lime growers' association representative says the government's recent tariff cuts could lead to an industry "collapse".
May 16 , 2013
Indian mango exporter finds market in Germany
Germany has provided a welcome testing ground for mangoes from India's Rapid Import and Exporters.
May 15 , 2013
U.S.: fair trade promotion expands into new, bigger markets
Interrupcion CEO Rafael Goldberg reflects on outstanding banana volume growth and new projects.
May 13 , 2013
Canada's Agriculture Union slams job cuts
Canada's agricultural budget cuts put research, industry and food safety at risk, according to a former CFIA inspection supervisor.
May 10 , 2013
Czech golden apple gains global footprint
The owners of the Opal apple variety have found new planting horizons to meet bullish retailer demand.
May 10 , 2013
