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Dole China signs strategic partnership with Golden Orchard

The deal expands on Dole China's previous strategy that was mostly focused on the Guangzhou wholesale market.
May 11 , 2016

Germany: Fairtrade banana import volume up by a third in 2015

Fairtrade-certified bananas now make up one tenth of the market in Germany.
May 11 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco spreads the love for avocado with butter alternative

Avocados are becoming so popular in the U.K. that Tesco has launched a spreadable version of the fruit as a healthier substitute for butter.
May 11 , 2016

California Appeals Court supports Gerawan worker in case against ALRB

An Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) decision to bar a Gerawan worker from union bargaining proceedings has been deemed unconstitutional.
May 10 , 2016

Peru on high alert for HLB

The insect that spreads citrus greening has been found near the northern border with Ecuador.
May 10 , 2016

South Africa: U.S.-oriented summer citrus group changes name

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has unveiled volume estimates and plans for the 2016 season in the U.S.
May 10 , 2016

EU seed patenting law too broad, says Dutch organic group

Yesterday marked the start of a Dutch campaign raising awareness about the 'dangers' of European seed patent law.
May 10 , 2016

U.S.: HLB reports ongoing Brazilian papaya shortages

Unprecedented drought conditions in the state of Espirito Santo have caused the shortage which is expected to last through July.
May 10 , 2016

BelOrta signals start of red berry campaign

Belgian fruit cooperative BelOrta has launched this season’s red berry campaign with sales kicking off recently and supply expected to last until Christmas.
May 10 , 2016

"Point of difference" marks EU divergence from U.S. blueberry market trend

Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at the changes underway in the EU blueberry market, where varieties and a sense of exclusivity reign supreme.
May 10 , 2016