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NZ: Seeka undergoes rebrand to reflect produce diversity
Chief executive Michael Franks says the company now does a lot more than simply grow and export kiwifruit.
October 24 , 2016
U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market
On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.
October 24 , 2016
South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid
Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.
October 24 , 2016
Australia: TR4-infested farm settlement to proceed
Following the confirmation that another Queensland farm does not contain the disease, the buyout of the Tully property will now go ahead.
October 21 , 2016
Dole Asia to ramp up Philippine banana, pineapple production
Parent company Itochu plans to invest US$57.7 million to improve farming methods and increase productivity to overcome recent setbacks from Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 and weather events.
October 21 , 2016
Japan in BanaBay's sights this year
The Ecuadorian-British company made its first inroads into Singapore this year, and is finding increased Asian demand for organic and fairtrade fruit.
October 21 , 2016
Chile: ASOEX inks MoU with China Eastern Airlines
Cherries and blueberries are to be the focus of a new deal that will see improved airfreight logistics and promotion to the airline's passengers.
October 21 , 2016
Spanish avocado industry set for sharp production rise
The head of Asaja Málaga says Spain may produce around 60,000MT this campaign, far higher than the previous years.
October 21 , 2016
Peru: Golden berry opportunities limited by perishability, says grower
A grower says that until there are regular airfreight services from a closer airport to his farm, fresh physalis cannot be exported.
October 21 , 2016
Ecuador discovers two insects to aid fight against pests
In what is being hailed as a 'fundamental step' toward boosting biological controls, Ecuador has found an insect that can control Asian citrus psyllid populations.
October 21 , 2016
