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U.S.: Chicago greenhouse opens for BrightFarms
The Chicagoland Greenhouse expands the company's footprint which includes facilities in Pennsylvania and Vermont.
August 11 , 2016
Aussie group markets pineapples as winter immune booster
One innovation has also been to sell the fruit without its crown, or "topless", as a ripe and ready everyday staple in full swing for the peak season.
August 10 , 2016
U.S.: "Deep end" dive pays off for South American pomegranates at Ruby Fresh
Now with Peru about to be in the mix, Ruby Fresh can almost "close the loop" for a year-round pomegranate program, while weather conditions mean the local Californian crop is looking up this year too.
August 10 , 2016
Envy apples hit Chilean supermarket shelves
Agrícola San Clemente has been exporting the branded variety since last year, but now it also aims to bolster demand at home in Chile.
August 10 , 2016
Eosta fruit brand launches new wrapper to raise awareness about insects
Children are already responding well to a new fruit wrap that can be adjusted to become a bug toy.
August 10 , 2016
U.S. offically approves market entry for Peruvian pomegranates, figs
Exporter Valle y Pampa will be testing the waters with trial shipments this year.
August 10 , 2016
Poland: Galster bolsters apple production to meet overseas demand
While European apple markets may have been under pressure, Polish grower Galster has cause for optimism, particularly now that the Chinese market will be open for exports this year.
August 09 , 2016
Chilean volume influx puts North American citrus market under pressure
An earlier South American crop may make the market a bit short on soft citrus in the last two weeks of August.
August 09 , 2016
Philippines: Dole banana operation shut down due to security concerns
New People's Army (NPA) rebels have attacked 18 banana container trucks this year alone.
August 09 , 2016
Mango production-to-export gap "too much", says Pakistani leader
Financial constraints from two governments have set back Pakistani ambitions to treat mangoes at source for exports to the U.S.
August 09 , 2016
