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Opinion: surviving Panama's banana crisis cooperatively

Banana Link's Alistair Smith tells of a group of Panamanian growers selling fair trade fruit to Europe.
April 03 , 2013

Thai tropical fruit company launches suit against British activist

Thailand's Natural Fruit Company has sought to sue a British human rights researcher for US$10 million in libel claims.
April 03 , 2013

"Blaubeere aus Chile" promotions bolster German blueberry sales

Chilean blueberry marketing has pushed category growth to new heights in Europe.
April 03 , 2013

Hot new chili pepper takes off in Mexico

Mexican researchers have bred a chili pepper with a long shelf life that grows in tough conditions.
April 03 , 2013

Zespri to appeal Shanghai customs case

New Zealand's Zespri will challenge a recent Chinese court decision over alleged kiwifruit smuggling.
April 02 , 2013

United States: FDA approves lab to free detained fruit

California's AGQ Lab has been approved to help release fruit detained in U.S. customs.
April 02 , 2013

Whole Foods collaborates on commercial-scale greenhouse

Whole Foods is working with Gotham Greens to build the first commercial greenhouse on the roof of a U.S. retail outlet.
April 02 , 2013

Philippine mango production to grow in 2013

The Philippine government hopes the mango sector will record juicy growth in the coming years through special programs.
April 02 , 2013

Dole makes big sale in part of debt payment plan

Dole will play a much smaller role for certain commodities, following a major transfer to ITOCHU Corp.
April 02 , 2013

State Security calls made over Chilean port strikes

Cristian Allendes says it will be impossible for detained Chilean grapes to make the U.S. Marketing Order deadline.
April 02 , 2013