'Make Bananas Fair' gains traction with U.K. customers

Around 70,000 consumers have signed a petition calling on the U.K. Government to intervene in supermarket banana price wars.

May 21 , 2014

Chinese buyer shows keen interest in Aussie Pink Lady apples

Shanghai Supafresh's Zhang Haitong tells of her impressions from a recent visit to Australian apple orchards.

May 20 , 2014

U.S.: United Fresh CEO slams cop-out over school nutritional bill

The CEO of United Fresh has strongly criticized a bill that would allow schools to opt-out of nutritional standards for meals.

May 20 , 2014

U.S.: Gulfport announces company to fill Chiquita's shoes

Mississippi's port of Gulfport has announced McDermott International will replace Chiquita as tenants.

May 20 , 2014

U.S.: Dole to shut up shop in Gonzales

Dole Food Company is closing a California plant as part of a global restructuring plan.

May 20 , 2014

Panama: banana growers to receive essential government investment

Panamanian banana growers are banking on government support to tackle a range of industry challenges.

May 20 , 2014

Colombia seeks to double agricultural land in five years

Colombia aims to capitalize on a "gigantic opportunity" from its FTA with the U.S. through agricultural growth.

May 20 , 2014

U.S.: Nogales records uptick in Mexican produce import volume

The new Mariposa Port of Entry has helped increase Nogales' lead as the top U.S. import hub for Mexican produce.

May 20 , 2014

U.K.: Tesco doubles local white asparagus offer

Tesco asparagus buyer Adam Morris explain's Britain's growing taste for asparagus spears.

May 20 , 2014

U.S.: demand to drive greater Indian mango imports

If projections come to fruition, U.S. importers can expect a lot more Indian mangoes this season.

May 19 , 2014