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U.S.: Raley's to give free fruit to children
A U.S. retail chain is following in the footsteps of Woolworths in Australia and Tesco in Britain to encourage better nutrition for kids.
September 29 , 2016
Dole China exec outlines avocado strategy
Andy Zhang discusses ways to get more avocados into the Chinese market, as well as the long-term potential of the Philippines as a supplier.
September 29 , 2016
Russia to lift ban on Egyptian fresh produce imports
After high-level talks the ban appears to be short-lived.
September 28 , 2016
New Peruvian airport open for business
The Pisco International Airport has upgraded cargo facilities and could be key for several important Peruvian crops including table grapes and asparagus.
September 28 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 38, 2016
Chilean blueberries notched higher prices than the Australian and Peruvian competition in Asia during week 38, according to Decofrut.
September 28 , 2016
Iranian kiwifruit to "rock" Indian market, says IG International
The move follows a significant uptick in imports of Chilean kiwifruit, which saw margins tighten against New Zealand product.
September 28 , 2016
Fire strikes Argentine blueberry packhouse
An exporter whose packhouse has been burnt down says thankfully there were no personnel affected by the incident.
September 28 , 2016
Australian Government waters down backpacker tax
Grower body Ausveg says the reduction in the proposed tax from 32.5% to 19% ought to reassure backpackers and growers alike.
September 27 , 2016
"Aussie diets fail the test", CSIRO survey shows
The largest ever survey of its kind reveals Australians may not be as healthy as previously thought.
September 27 , 2016
'Complicated' Chinese protocols challenge Spanish stonefruit shippers
Many Spanish stonefruit exporters are hoping Russia soon allows fruit shipped via trainfreight to pass through its borders en route to China.
September 27 , 2016
