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Sambrailo Packaging launches new line for Earth Day

From one of the pioneers of plastic clamshells back in the 1980s...
April 21 , 2017

Indian mango exports to pick up pace

APEDA has forecast almost a 10% rise in exports as growth markets like South Korea, the U.S. and Australia develop.
April 21 , 2017

Video: How well do you know your pear varieties

This video is courtesy of USA Pears. Click here for more details. 
April 20 , 2017

U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative partners with nonprofit marketer Red Tomato

Two farms in Red Tomato’s network will participate in the pilot scheme during the 2017 growing season.
April 20 , 2017

Protected English asparagus mission heads to Brussels

Vale of Evesham Asparagus was given Protected Geographical Indication by the European Commission late last year.
April 20 , 2017

NZ: Maori make major kiwifruit investment

The project is believed to be the single largest investment for the fruit on land belonging to the indigenous people.
April 20 , 2017

Russia: South African citrus industry appeals to Putin to review fruit labeling rules

"There’s always a risk that what’s accepted today might not be accepted tomorrow," says CGA CEO Justin Chadwick.
April 20 , 2017

Brazilian apple exports falling well short of previous years

Interestingly, Ireland has become the top destination for the commodity in the early months of the year.
April 20 , 2017

Argentine blueberry, cherry sectors on the hunt for new Asian market openings

Cherries are next in line once a blueberry protocol is finalized for China, while a new outlook from President Mauricio Macri has revitalized negotiations with Japan.
April 20 , 2017

Spain: Hailstorms hammer Valencian vineyards, almond orchards

Grapes have suffered the greatest damage while almonds in the process of fruit set were brought to the ground.
April 19 , 2017