Chiquita expects successful sale to Cutrale-Safra very soon

Chiquita chief executive officer Ed Lonergan says he is proud of the company's third quarter results amid a period of merger and acquisition distractions.

November 06 , 2014

Californian court makes landmark order against UFW, ALRB

Gerawan Farming has achieved a breakthrough in its struggle against the forced unionization of farmworkers.

November 06 , 2014

U.S.: Marketing Washington State's "monster" apple crop

We take an in-depth look at how some major Washington apple producers are marketing their huge crops this season, as well as other key issues like storage space and labor availability.

November 06 , 2014

Italy to showcase Abate Fetel pears at New York foodie institution

Spots have filled up quickly for an event to promote a unique Italian pear at Eataly in New York.

November 06 , 2014

Polish unrest continues over Russian ban

Polish farmers protested in Warsaw this week, but an industry consultant has urged them not to panic.

November 06 , 2014

Lidl Finland obtains marketing prestige for fruit & veg initiative

A campaign that saw fresh produce sales rise by almost half has brought marketing awards for Lidl Finland.

November 06 , 2014

BanaBay expects "superstar" U.S. banana sales in Q1

BanaBay's North American president of North American operations says doing business as usual is a "death sentence".

November 06 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade Latin America to get to the core of pome fruit oversupply issues

The head of Chile's Fedefruta says despite a favorable exchange rate, pome fruit prices have still fallen 25%.

November 06 , 2014

"Hail happens every year", says Pipfruit NZ rep

Pipfruit New Zealand says the country's next apple crop will be similar to previous years after an isolated hailstorm incident on the South Island.

November 05 , 2014

Hail hits NZ apple and kiwifruit orchards

Devastating hailstorms in New Zealand's Tasman district have left some orchards in tatters.

November 05 , 2014