U.S. port strike talks hit stalemate over container royalties

Potential strikes on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are looking more likely if negotiating parties can't find common ground soon.

December 18 , 2012

European association to unite co-ops for better farmer returns

French and Belgian growers have formed FRESHCOOP, and plan to expand their European scope.

December 18 , 2012

Irish company to buy majority stake in Oppy

Irish company Total Produce plans to make a bold move into the North American market, acquiring Oppy.

December 17 , 2012

Chilean cherry program aims to defy cold hour norms

A Chilean breeding program is aiming for cherries that can be grown in earlier and warmer northern areas.

December 17 , 2012

Q&A: getting the "early bird advantage" in India

Fruit and vegetable sourcing specialist Senthil Natarajan gives his insights on the Indian produce market.

December 14 , 2012

Mexico hopes for European Union banana breakthrough

Mexico's top banana players discuss industry development and newfound European possibilities.

December 13 , 2012

Bottleneck jams Chilean air freight fruit

Flight delays and a build-up of cherries and blueberries in storage have impacted Chile's export sector.

December 13 , 2012

Bayer Cropscience joins biologics boom

Bayer Cropscience has responded to residue limit demands with more biologic options for growers.

December 11 , 2012

Australian ethylene powder could outcompete ripening rooms

An Australian technology aims to take out fruit grower dependence on ripening room infrastructure.

December 11 , 2012

South Africa: big volume and delays for stonefruit

South Africa may have record stonefruit output but will miss the peak European export window.

December 11 , 2012