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Chiquita releases corporate social responsibility report

Rainforest Alliance sourcing and a Women's Committee in the banana industry were some of the highlights of Chiquita's CSR report.
August 30 , 2013

Spanish association calls for action against South African citrus

Spain's Young Farmer's Association wants immediate action taken for South Africa's fifth black spot detection.
August 30 , 2013

Opinion: fruit as a source of functional food

Valerie Weinborn from UC Davis discusses antioxidants and the trade benefits fruits can have as functional food.
August 30 , 2013

Nicaragua could quadruple banana production

An ambitious project has the potential to significantly boost Nicaragua's banana output.
August 30 , 2013

Colombian govt proposes norms to end ag protests

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the government will focus on pesticide and fertilizer prices.
August 30 , 2013

Clashes continue in Colombia's ag strikes

Free trade and human rights concerns continue to fuel debate in Colombia's agricultural sector.
August 29 , 2013

Agent system connects supply chain across South Africa

Maine Daniels of RSA Agents takes us through the Cape Town Market trading floor.
August 29 , 2013

Mexico needs better fruit shipping services, says Cocanmex

Mexico's Roger Gay discusses a need for better direct access to Europe and the prospects of better tasting irradiated mangoes.
August 29 , 2013

Peru to raise pecan nut production

Peruvian pecan growers aim to increase their cultivated area to capitalize on global opportunities.
August 29 , 2013

Japan cherry and peach growth prospects look "grim", says USDA

An aging population and a shift away from fresh fruit are affecting Japan's stonefruit market growth possibilities.
August 29 , 2013