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Leading U.S. garlic grower to lift wage well ahead of California timeframe
Christopher Ranch will raise wages this year and again to US$15/hour in 2018, four years ahead of requirements set by the Californian Government.
January 19 , 2017
Video: USDA's sound and sensible steps for organic certification
January 19 , 2017
Freshmax Group up for grabs
The prospective deal is expected to value the Australasian-based global company at AUD$500 million.
January 19 , 2017
U.S.: Trump picks Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary
"He has spent his whole life understanding and solving the challenges our farmers face," President-elect Donald Trump said.
January 19 , 2017
India: Bollywood star Sood becomes brand ambassador for IG International
One of India's leading fresh fruit importers has announced Bollywood actor Sonu Sood - an ardent fitness enthusiast and a self-confessed fruit-lover - is now its official brand ambassador.
January 19 , 2017
Philippine Ag Secretary aims to convert former militants into banana farmers
The ardent supporter of outspoken leader Rodrigo Duterte has reportedly signed a deal with a Japanese company to import the fruit.
January 19 , 2017
Shipping availability critical to Ecuadorian mango opening in UAE
The Arabic country opened its mango market to Ecuador last week, but the industry will be looking to avoid a repeat of high freight costs like it has experienced with China.
January 19 , 2017
Eurasian Economic Union cuts tariffs on orange imports
The relatively new union includes Russia, which may have improved trading conditions as a result of the measure.
January 19 , 2017
China: Yiguo lists fresh fruit bestsellers
Can you guess which Southern Hemisphere fruit proved to be the online retailer's most popular fruit item last year?
January 19 , 2017
2016 the warmest year on record globally, new data shows
“We don’t expect record years every year, but the ongoing long-term warming trend is clear", says NASA representative Gavin Schmidt.
January 18 , 2017
