Uncertainty over ruble and Crimea hits Russian produce importers

"Everybody is very worried about this situation," says one Russian fruit importer.

March 19 , 2014

Organic U.S. growers look for alternatives to treat fire blight

U.S. apple and pear growers could soon face trouble maintaining organic status under new treatment guidelines.

March 17 , 2014

Film Review: Bananaland, confronting faces of a commodity fruit

'Bananaland: Blood, Bullets and Poison' will be airing at the Equal Exchange Banana Conference in Boston on March 21.

March 14 , 2014

McDonald's launches pan-European fruit campaign

A new McDonald's campaign will offer free fruit in Happy Meals in 19 European countries.

March 14 , 2014

Most U.S. food complies with pesticide residue limits, study finds

More food in the U.S. lies within pesticide residue limits than in Europe, where standards are much stricter.

March 13 , 2014

Costa Rica to export rambutans to Chile in 2014

Building on Chilean market success in pineapples, Costa Rica aims to experiment with exports of more fruits.

March 13 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 10 - 2014

March 12 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 10 - 2014

Argentine pear supply affected sales of Chilean pears in the U.S. during week 10.

March 12 , 2014

Chiquita-Fyffes merger a "dramatic acceleration" for banana value

Ed Lonergan and David McCann get into the nuts and bolts of a monumental deal announced yesterday.

March 11 , 2014

Chiquita and Fyffes to create world's leading banana company

Fyffes shares have surged today on the announcement of a merger with Chiquita.

March 10 , 2014