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U.K.: Tesco launches food waste reduction initiative
Tesco has announced the nationwide rollout of an initiative designed to dramatically reduce the amount of food that goes to waste.
March 14 , 2016
U.S.: Western Growers donates US$1M to bolster food safety research
The latest addition puts Center for Produce Safety donations above the US$10 million mark.
March 14 , 2016
South African apple growers hope for rain as drought takes its toll
South Africa’s positive apple shipment forecast belies a more challenging situation with drought at home, which could get serious for next season if normal rains don’t return.
March 11 , 2016
Chile: Small growers to export locally-developed fair trade grapes
A table grape variety developed by Chile's INIA has been packed for export as fair trade produce for the British market.
March 11 , 2016
Peru: Israeli partnership to boost Cusco avocado exports
Cusco-based grower Agrícola Matilda plans to export 15 containers of Hass avocados to the European Union this year.
March 11 , 2016
Brazil: New start-up follows global trend to promote 'ugly' food
Fruta Imperfeita sells products that have not met growers' standards due to flaws in appearance or color.
March 11 , 2016
Cuba seeks foreign investment for citrus field renewal
The Cuban Agriculture Ministry has announced plans for a citrus field renovation project that will be open to foreign investment.
March 11 , 2016
U.S.: Robinson Fresh's organic arm signs deal with Sustainable Harvest
Sales from Tomorrow's Organics produce cartons will help fund organic family farming initiatives in Central America.
March 11 , 2016
U.S.: Limoneira loss deepens in Q1
Lower lemon production in Arizona weakened sales in the first quarter, but CEO Harold Edwards is optimistic about prices and returns for the rest of 2016.
March 10 , 2016
Australia to "double cherry exports" in parts of Asia if mainland access gained
Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) CEO Simon Boughey says export records have been "smashed" across a wide range of markets this season.
March 10 , 2016
