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Strikes delay Mexican avocado season
While the grower strike is largely resolved, the setback will affect supply and prices over the coming weeks.
July 18 , 2016
Trucker strike impacts Colombia's reliability overseas, says fruit exporter
If the problem persists fruit will be lost in the fields as well.
July 18 , 2016
Could "Comic Contracts" help protect vulnerable workers?
South African group Indigo Fruit Growers thinks they can.
July 18 , 2016
Italy: CSO releases 2016-17 pear forecast
O.I. Pera president Gianni Amidei says the lower volumes should be easily absorbed by the market.
July 18 , 2016
Opal builds presence and promise in Europe, South Africa
With new marketers popping up around Europe and South Africa's DuToit preparing for its first commercial volumes, the future looks bright for the Opal apple.
July 15 , 2016
Dole wins Nielsen breakthrough innovation award
This is the first time in the award's eight-year history that a produce brand has been honored.
July 15 , 2016
What's big in the organic produce sector?
Organic Trade Association CEO Laura Batch gave the lowdown on which categories to watch during the Organic Produce Summit held in Monterey, California this week.
July 15 , 2016
Chinese vendor throws Philippine mangoes "in the trash"
Social media users in China are pushing for a boycott of Philippine fruit, and traders are taking notice.
July 15 , 2016
Bayer ups bid for Monsanto
The seed and crop protection multinational has offered more money per share, as well as a hefty payment if a deal falls through on antitrust grounds.
July 14 , 2016
U.S.: GMO labeling bill passes Congress
Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif says the passage will allow the industry to better educate consumers about the benefits of genetically modified food.
July 14 , 2016
