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NZ: Kiwifruit Claim co-founder withdraws from case
A key figure has pulled out of a claim against the New Zealand government, but another plaintiff has emphasized that participating growers will have no liabilities if the case fails.
October 07 , 2014
Seeka throws weight behind NZ Kiwifruit Claim
The divisions in New Zealand's kiwifruit industry continue to grow, as the country's largest producer joins the class action alleging the government did not do enough to prevent the entry of Psa.
October 07 , 2014
Colombian avocado industry expects strong export future
Due to new avocado plantings and a recent focus on certification, Colombia is expecting 600% export growth by 2018.
October 07 , 2014
Peru to set up experimental physalis plots
Peru will offer Cape gooseberry growers a wealth of support to help raise export possibilities.
October 07 , 2014
U.S.: Sunkist launches Sesame Street citrus packaging
In a bid to help fight childhood obesity, Sunkist will sell its citrus with packaging from a popular kids' TV show.
October 07 , 2014
U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand
Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.
October 07 , 2014
USDA announces US$118M in grants to support specialty crops
The U.S. plans to bolster specialty crop competitiveness by funding 838 agricultural projects across the country.
October 06 , 2014
NZ Kiwifruit Claim 'in no way anti-Zespri', says group chairman
The head of the group launching a legal suit over negligence relating to Psa entering New Zealand has hit back at critics, stressing the need for accountability and saying growers 'have nothing to lose'.
October 06 , 2014
Morocco will become major EU produce supplier, says exporter
A produce shipper says the Moroccan industry's constant 'evolution' is putting it in good stead for the future.
October 06 , 2014
Italy: Adfruit aims for direct kiwifruit exports to China
Italian kiwifruit companies are finding it difficult to get the volumes requested by large Chinese importers.
October 06 , 2014
