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U.S.: Limoneira boosts solar energy focus
A major U.S. fruit company says its solar energy projects have reduced electrical costs from an energy company by approximately 70%.
June 28 , 2016
Brexit will have consequences on world's poor farmers, says Fairtrade
The Fairtrade Foundation says the British government 'bears a heavy responsibility' to ensure any new trade deals are 'truly fair'.
June 28 , 2016
Pink Lady shows support of LGBT Pride across the U.K.
The largest apple brand in the world has been handing out fruit to more than 20,000 attendees at last week's Pride events.
June 28 , 2016
Still no consensus on glyphosate as EU license expiration looms
The head of Copa Cogeca says it is 'unacceptable' that the EU has not extended the glyphosate license, which is set to expire this week.
June 28 , 2016
Colombia: Top Fruit prepares for first seedless grape exports
A Colombian company is hoping to carry out the first ever seedless grape exports from the country in December this year.
June 27 , 2016
Australia: LaManna and Premier Fruits merger creates AUD$500M giant
A huge merger in the Australian fruit and vegetable industry has created a company reported to rival the Costa Group in size.
June 27 , 2016
Capespan Global head steps down
After five years as the managing director, Johan Dique has announced he will retire at the end of the month.
June 27 , 2016
Chile: Patagonian organic blueberry group eyes trade with South Korea, UAE
A collective of organic blueberry growers in the far reaches of southern Chile is hoping to expand export opportunities.
June 27 , 2016
Costa Rican project gives leg-up to small baby banana growers
Corbana is hoping to both improving growing practices on Lady Finger banana farms and better understand the volatile international markets.
June 27 , 2016
U.K.: 'No immediate regulatory changes likely' following Brexit, says FPC
The U.K.'s Fresh Produce Consortium says the transition toward leaving the European Union could take up to two years, but warns the decision will have 'number of impacts' on trade.
June 24 , 2016
