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

Thai tropical fruit company launches suit against British activist

Thailand's Natural Fruit Company has sought to sue a British human rights researcher for US$10 million in libel claims.

April 03 , 2013

Zespri to appeal Shanghai customs case

New Zealand's Zespri will challenge a recent Chinese court decision over alleged kiwifruit smuggling.

April 02 , 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

Blueberry production could rise 50% by 2018, but will that be enough?

We speak in-depth with the author of the latest NABC World Blueberry Acreage and Production Report.

April 01 , 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