U.S. study shows mangoes could benefit obese adults

Although it doesn't reduce weight, a study shows mango consumption could lower blood sugar levels in obese adults.

September 15 , 2014

Peruvian citrus volumes fall back to initial estimates

Peru's citrus industry has notched a more sober export result after a blistering start to harvests raised expectations.

September 15 , 2014

U.S.: ALRB General Counsel seeks orders against Gerawan Farming

Delegitimization attempts have kicked up a notch in a fierce debate over worker freedom and union membership in California's Central Valley.

September 12 , 2014

European Commission approves German-Chilean container shipping merger

CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd are now one step closer to forming the world's fourth largest container shipping group.

September 12 , 2014

Chiquita launches US$30M Guatemalan port revamp

A new port expansion looks set to consolidate Chiquita's position as the leading Guatemalan banana exporter.

September 12 , 2014

EU aid withdrawal 'intolerable', says Spanish ag union

A Spanish grower group has labeled the EU's suspension of aid measures as akin to abandonment.

September 12 , 2014

Drought makes California orange forecast questionable, says CCM

California Citrus Mutual believes the latest NASS orange crop forecast is too high.

September 12 , 2014

Canary Islands: financial support request for banana growers 'very complicated'

Canary Islands' banana growers may have to wait to know if they will be compensated for higher EU competition.

September 11 , 2014

U.S.: PortMiami opens container restack facility

A new facility at PortMiami will allow users to manipulate and restack cargo in preparation for fumigation.

September 11 , 2014

A hot date is good for the heart

The American Heart Association has pumped extra life into California's Medjool date industry.

September 11 , 2014