NZ: illegal workers identified on kiwifruit sites

Action has been taken against 18 New Zealand kiwifruit contractors for employing illegal workers.

July 07 , 2014

Opinion: it's time to drop the charges against Andy Hall in Thailand

It is unconscionable that an academic researcher could face jail time for an audit conducted in a Thai fruit factory.

July 07 , 2014

Ecuadorian fruit exporter 'not worried' about ChiquitaFyffes merger

One exporter says a new ChiquitaFyffes fusion would gain more control, but Ecuadorian prices would be unaffected.

July 07 , 2014

TomatoesNZ urges action on unlabeled irradiated produce

TomatoesNZ has asked consumers to complain if they suspect unlabeled irradiated tomatoes are being sold.

July 07 , 2014

British strawberry industry reacts to EFSA health risk report

British Summer Fruits has responded to a European report into Salmonella and Norovirus risks in berries.

July 07 , 2014

Mexican mango exports to the U.S. down from 2013

Mexican mango shipments are down considerably this week compared to the same time last year.

July 04 , 2014

Peruvian asparagus exporters bet on counterseasonal opportunities in China

Peruvian diplomats are lining up Shanghai supermarkets for the first sales of asparagus exports later this year.

July 04 , 2014

Netherlands: Wageningen research to expand quinoa horizons

New quinoa varieties are growing in France and the Netherlands, while cultivation in Asia is also a possibility.

July 04 , 2014

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte executives sell off millions in stock

Fresh Del Monte leaders have made handsome profits by cashing in on stock options in the company.

July 04 , 2014

Peru: Sierra Exportadora kicks off raspberry pilot

A Peruvian government agency is taking steps in its goal to make Cajamarca a berry capital.

July 04 , 2014