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China: mediocre fruit market expected post-Golden Week

Travel and e-commerce put a dint in the Zhejiang Wenhui wholesale fruit market for a key national holiday.
October 13 , 2014

Chinese cherry investment a "breath of fresh air" for Aussie growers

Greater investment from abroad could shift Australian cherry growers away from their domestic market focus.
October 13 , 2014

CSO expects slight rise for Italian kiwifruit production in 2014

CSO's Elisa Macchi says the Italian kiwifruit industry cannot afford to rest on its laurels.
October 10 , 2014

U.K.: Romanian fruit picker ruling in question

An anti-slavery enforcement authority has slammed a decision to give a small fine given to an orchard manager in Northern Ireland.
October 10 , 2014

Uruguay's blueberry volumes to shoot up in 2014

With a Chinese market opening on the cards, good weather has fared very well for Uruguay's blueberry producers.
October 10 , 2014

Costa Rican govt to compensate banana spraying victims

Almost 12,000 former banana workers and relatives affected by the chemical DBCP are in line to receive compensation from the Costa Rican government.
October 10 , 2014

Ecuador to help ease U.S. mango shortage

Despite reduced Latin American mango production, Kingston Fresh will import more Ecuadorian fruit this season.
October 10 , 2014

Naturipe Farms' compostable packaging up for PMA award

Naturipe Farms says its innovative and recyclable packing aligns with organic consumers' values.
October 10 , 2014

Vietnam walking a tightrope with EU produce exports

Vietnam has just two strikes left before risking an EU ban on its produce shipments.
October 09 , 2014

Food security concerns grow in Ebola-hit nations

Fear and stigmatization over Ebola threaten agricultural activities in West Africa, according to the FAO.
October 09 , 2014

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