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U.S.: SunFed expands operations in Texas
A company executive says having operations in not just Arizona but Texas too gives a "freshness advantage" for supplying the East Coast during winter.
June 20 , 2017
U.S.: Crunch Pak wins innovation award for apple rings
The on-trend product is due to be launched in retailers nationwide this fall and could "change the way people consume apples".
June 20 , 2017
Irrigation sensor tech startup to expand into Europe, U.S.
The company's co-founder says the technology means growers can monitor their fields remotely, save water, and boost quality.
June 20 , 2017
U.S. opens the door to Ecuadorian dragon fruit
The announcement was made more than a year after comments closed on a proposed rule, which had received complaints from Florida.
June 20 , 2017
Ecuadorian police discover 2.5MT of cocaine in banana boxes
Authorities say the container belonged to the exporter Tropikfruit S.A and was destined for Belgium.
June 20 , 2017
Russia to import Turkish tomatoes when local stocks are low
Prior to the embargo, almost half of all tomatoes consumed in Russia came from Turkey.
June 20 , 2017
U.K.: Tesco launches 'real fruit' watermelon ice lolly
Tesco believes this is the first time a 100% fruit lolly treat has been sold on British high streets.
June 20 , 2017
Asian supermarket shares see mixed response to Amazon-Whole Foods deal
For some supermarkets in Japan, China and India the response was positive, but negative trends were seen in South Korea and Australia.
June 19 , 2017
Kanzi apple sales "significantly" expand in Spain, Far East
The trend is a reflection of both consumer demand and increased production of the Braeburn-Gala cross.
June 19 , 2017
Zespri SunGold sales to catch up with green in U.K., Ireland
The marketer is hoping future volumes of Italian-grown fruit will help plug the SunGold supply gaps in the market.
June 19 , 2017
