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Year 2013 in Review
By Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matthew Ogg "If fruits and vegetables are sold at bargain basement prices, can they still be regarded as desirable products in the eyes of the consumer?" This question from German Fruit Trade Association president Dieter Krauss gives the industry much to ponder as we enter 2014. When speaking prior to […]
December 31 , 2013
Pest prompts new requirements for Chilean blueberries
Lobesia botrana detections mean Chilean blueberries bound for the U.S. will now undergo fumigation.
December 27 , 2013
Honduras decision puts Rainforest Alliance impartiality "in doubt"
José Obregón explains the union issue behind the revokement of a Chiquita Brands suppliers' certification.
December 20 , 2013
Tesco's Indian retail tilt to deepen ties with Tata
Tesco's chief executive officer for Asia explains plans for India and exciting times ahead for the supermarket chain.
December 20 , 2013
U.K.: Tesco makes Indian retail pitch
Tesco has taken a necessary step to gain greater access to India's prospective retail market.
December 19 , 2013
Reefer shipments mark change for South African grapes in Europe
The first shipment of South African grapes has arrived in time to hit Dutch supermarkets for Christmas sales.
December 18 , 2013
Colombia works to strengthen passiflora industry
Colombia aims to add the U.S. and Russia to its export portfolio for fruits like passionfruit and granadilla.
December 17 , 2013
Pakistan: Harvest Tradings calls for integrated pest management plan
With "huge" kinnow mandarin production expected this year, Pakistan cannot afford to lose export markets over pest concerns.
December 16 , 2013
China: first direct fruit-laden flights arrive from Chile
China Eastern Airlines brought its first batch of Chilean fruit to Shanghai under a new flight itinerary arrangement.
December 13 , 2013
Thai fruits and vegetables face blockage threat in Europe
Excess insect detections could jeopardize the future of Thai fruits and vegetables in Europe.
December 12 , 2013
