Chile: stevedores launch "warning" strike in San Antonio

There were expectations yesterday that a San Antonio stevedore strike would be resolved quickly.

December 20 , 2013

Honduras decision puts Rainforest Alliance impartiality "in doubt"

José Obregón explains the union issue behind the revokement of a Chiquita Brands suppliers' certification.

December 20 , 2013

NZ ozone technology takes off for apple treatment

In its early stages of development, ozone technology has shown some advantages over chemical-based apple wash.

December 20 , 2013

Australian table grapes gain access to Korean market

The Australian table grape industry expects millions of dollars worth of exports under a new Korean agreement.

December 19 , 2013

Syngenta sells Dulcinea Farms

Swiss company Syngenta has decided to back out of its U.S.-based melon business.

December 19 , 2013

U.K.: Tesco makes Indian retail pitch

Tesco has taken a necessary step to gain greater access to India's prospective retail market.

December 19 , 2013

Rainforest Alliance removes certification from Honduran banana growers

Worker treatment concerns led to decertification for a group of banana farms in Honduras.

December 19 , 2013

Ireland: Fyffes directors raise shareholdings

Three executives have purchased shares in one of Europe's biggest fruit companies.

December 19 , 2013

Israeli avocado exporter forecasts bumper crop

An Israeli avocado exporter is expecting bullish export growth this season.

December 19 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 50 - 2013

Low stonefruit volumes were seen in Asia in week 50 with Australia as the main supplier.

December 18 , 2013