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U.K.: Major supermarket develops matchmaking app to cut food waste
The Wal-Mart subsidiary's new app connects suppliers of unwanted food with companies who can make use of it.
January 17 , 2017
Chilean cherries in high gear for Chinese New Year
Weather conditions gave Chile an early cherry season for an earlier Chinese New Year, but the campaign has not been quite so clear-cut.
January 17 , 2017
Table grape varietal reconversion underway at Capespan Namibia
A recent upgrade for the company's river pumping station will allow for hectarage to be increased by a quarter over the coming years.
January 17 , 2017
Fyffes shareholders approve €751M takeover bid
The shareholder meeting took place against a backdrop of protests in the Irish capital.
January 16 , 2017
Produce industry launches draft Ethical Charter on farm labor practices
"This is something that’s here to stay," outgoing PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann tells Fresh Fruit Portal.
January 16 , 2017
Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016
The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes
January 16 , 2017
India: Supermarkets gain from demonetization pain
India’s cash crunch may have become a blessing in disguise for traders who supply to supermarkets, but it has taken its toll on farmers, consumers and traditional wet markets.
January 16 , 2017
Mixed season for South African stonefruit exports
A Hortgro representative says the peach market has been 'extremely challenging' this campaign, but for nectarines demand is currently outpacing supply.
January 16 , 2017
Markets still sceptical over large pesticide, seed mergers
A meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday wasn't enough to lift stocks in pesticide and seed giant Monsanto this week.
January 13 , 2017
Spain boosts fresh produce exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE
Spanish customs data shows a significant rise in fresh produce exports to two key Gulf markets between January and October last year.
January 13 , 2017
