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U.S.: Limited supply of club grape varieties 'angering retailers', says Pandol Bros
John Pandol says California's table grape volumes look set to be higher than the previous two years.
September 05 , 2016
U.S.: Western Growers opens agtech innovation competition
Western Growers says its competition will give startups the resources required to tailor their product to industry needs and connect them with key leaders.
September 05 , 2016
South African citrus industry prepares for potential HLB incursion
The head of South Africa's Citrus Improvement Scheme says unambiguous protocols are needed given the 'expanding threat' of HLB around the world.
September 05 , 2016
The Packaging Pitch: "Keeping it real" with integrity marketing
Marketing guru Lisa Cork walks us through the Whole Foods aisle and describes a food revolution that is underway.
September 05 , 2016
Spanish officials seize cocaine in Colombian banana shipment
The administrator of a fruit company in Seville has been arrested over the incident.
September 05 , 2016
Fyffes sees H1 profits rise despite banana market issues
Fyffes' results for the first half of 2016 were lifted by higher volumes in its pineapple and melon businesses and the March acquisition of a Canadian mushroom grower.
September 02 , 2016
Fyffes closes Honduran melon farm
Local media allege Fyffes' decision to close a major melon operation in Honduras is linked to an attempt by some workers to unionize.
September 02 , 2016
Canary Islands banana industry seeks alternative markets for record crop
Rather than searching for whole countries as alternative markets to Spain in the future, Canary Islands growers are hoping to find outlets in European cities.
September 02 , 2016
Could irradiation protocols give Aussie exports a competitive edge?
The practice keeps the cold chain constant, it's chemical-free and can make all the difference for freshness and premium pricing. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
September 02 , 2016
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte president to move on
Hani El-Naffy will exit his president and COO roles but will stay on with the board of directors.
September 02 , 2016
