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Chinese smartphone app adopts fruit sales pitch

Chinese app WeChat, now with 100 million users, has given fruit a prominent position in its 'Selected products' section.
January 14 , 2014

Maersk Line announces dedicated American shipping company

Maersk Line's SeaLands will provide regional services throughout the American continent.
January 13 , 2014

Brazilian bananas close strong year for exports

A favorable exchange rate has encouraged diverse sales for Brazilian bananas.
January 10 , 2014

Australian territory raises funding for banana freckle fight

Australia's Northern Territory government has set up another banana freckle eradication zone in the Virginia area.
January 10 , 2014

China Fruit Portal launch, PMA Fresh Summit 2013

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January 09 , 2014

South African grape exports dip in 2013 calendar year

Frosts took a toll on South Africa's overall table grape exports for 2013.
January 09 , 2014

Strikes bring strange mix of solidarity and struggle to Chilean fruit sector

US$400 million in losses could be on the cards if Chile's port strikes continue, and that's just for blueberries.
January 09 , 2014

U.S.: Calavo sees "highly encouraging" avocado outlook in 2014

Profit growth was not able to keep pace with a surge in avocado sales for Calavo Growers in the fourth quarter.
January 08 , 2014

Cocaine found in Berlin banana boxes

Aldi supermarket staff in Berlin were given a surprise this week when they found cocaine in banana boxes.
January 08 , 2014

U.K. govt calls on consumers to buy local, ditch imports

A British government minister is set to give a speech rallying households to support local farmers.
January 07 , 2014

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