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Finland: K-citymarket shoppers go mad for Malaysian exotics

Malaysian fresh fruit was showcased during a promotional event at a leading Finnish hypermarket recently in a bid to bring more exotics to the Nordic region.
May 16 , 2016

Labor scarcity, smaller sizing put strain on Chile's 2016 apple deal

Fruséptima president Antonio Walker discusses the impacts of a wide range of factors on Chile's apple export outlook, including some "very bad news" for Fuji producers.
May 16 , 2016

U.S. compost guidance changes could put organic sector in "chaos"

A legal challenge threatens to put the organic industry, both local growers and foreign suppliers, in deep compost.
May 16 , 2016

Local okra production gains momentum in Canada

"The uptake is actually quite phenomenal given where we started," says Vineland Research agronomist Viliam Zvalo.
May 16 , 2016

U.S.: Will Chiquita Brands leave New Orleans?

Almost two years after the multinational announced its move to the Big Easy, it has been speculated the arrangement may change.
May 13 , 2016

KNZ knocks back collaborative marketing proposals

The kiwifruit export regulator has reiterated its reasons following calls for consideration from the High Court.
May 13 , 2016

Sniff your way to detecting mango ripeness, says U.K. scientist

British researchers have identified a way to sniff out the maturity of mangoes without the need to actually taste the fruit.
May 13 , 2016

Spain: Harvesting begins for 'Saturn-like' flat peaches  

As the export campaign gears up, producers are predicting good prices for the fruit.
May 13 , 2016

PMA, United Fresh to expand Joint Committee on Responsible Labor Practices

The boards of both groups believe the issue is a "critical discussion" the industry needs to have.
May 13 , 2016

Opinion: In branding, a picture is worth a thousand words

Marketing veteran Bev Oster discusses the importance of getting visual communication on point.
May 13 , 2016