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European market recovery boosts Total Produce's bottom line

A rise in average prices and two North American acquisitions helped Total Produce record improved results in 2015.
March 03 , 2016

Peru enters negotiations for Mexican Hass avocado market access

As global avocado demand grows, why not try to tap the world's highest per capita consumer in its off-season?
March 03 , 2016

Netherlands: New energy efficient cold storage site at Port of Rotterdam

AGRO Merchants Group has started to develop a new temperature-controlled warehouse to bolster trade.
March 03 , 2016

Fresh Takes: A starring role to boost consumption

The PMA's Krystle Dowling discusses a recent trip to Hollywood to talk with top studio reps about placing more produce in TV and film.
March 03 , 2016

Dole, Maersk team up with new reefer solution

With new software, MCI has found a way to maintain fruit quality in Star Cool units while reducing energy usage and cost.
March 03 , 2016

U.S.: NMB forecasts "unseasonably low" mango import volumes this month

However, record volumes are expected in the months that follow as the Mexican season gathers momentum.
March 02 , 2016

Australia: Adelaide fruit fly quarantine zone extended

The decision was made after single Mediterranean fruit flies were found in traps in Kurralta Park.
March 02 , 2016

Danish supermarket’’ overwhelmed with demand for food past sell-by date

Danish consumers are lining up daily to shop at new supermarket WeFood, a store selling surplus food that is past its sell-by date.
March 02 , 2016

Giumarra table grape varieties make new ground in Chile

The white seedless Arra 15 variety is now grown over 500 hectares in Chile, and is achieving higher prices than last year overseas.
March 02 , 2016

Poor sleep provokes junk food cravings, U.S. study finds

Fruit and vegetable companies might want to promote better sleeping habits amongst the public, as sleepless nights give their competitors an edge.
March 02 , 2016