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Range of weather factors hit Peruvian pomegranate crop
This will however be the first year for Ruby Fresh selling both whole Peruvian and Argentine pomegranates in the U.S. market.
March 24 , 2017
Maersk launches CA system for low-respiring produce
The extension of the existing controlled atmosphere system is aimed a crops like blueberries and lychees, as opposed to avocados and bananas.
March 24 , 2017
NZ: Zespri's first kiwifruit reefer vessel sets sail for China instead of Japan
Dan Mathieson says the break from tradition "marks the increasing importance of the China market for the industry."
March 24 , 2017
CPMA applauds Canadian budget stance to expand free trade deals
The association has also hailed the Strategic Innovation Fund, which could attract more investment in high growth sectors including agri-food.
March 23 , 2017
Dole CEO agrees to US$74M settlement over 2013 buyout suit
The settlement comes on top of a previous order from separate lawsuits to pay US$148 million, which was later reduced.
March 23 , 2017
Russia market in sight for Rubens apple with Serbian grower on board
Delta Agrar joins the likes of VOG Terlan and Elbe Obst in producing the Elstar-Gala cross, but in contrast it has access to one of the world's leading import markets - Russia.
March 23 , 2017
Opinion: Why do banana farmers organize?
The Equal Exchange's Mildred Alvarado explains why small-scale banana growers need to group together, and the challenges of doing so.
March 23 , 2017
NZKGI receives 'strong mandate' from kiwifruit growers in referendum
The vast majority of voters have supported the proposed levy for the next six-year cycle.
March 23 , 2017
U.S: Top shipping execs ordered to testify in price-fixing investigation
Some of the world's biggest shipping companies have confirmed their executives were handed subpoenas, but say no specific allegations have been set out.
March 23 , 2017
India: Apple orchards get makeover in Himachal Pradesh
An apple rejuvenation project in Himachal Pradesh has seen thousands of new plantings in a bid to breathe new life into the sector.
March 23 , 2017
