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U.S.: Fresh Del Monte profit plunged in 2015
An impairment charge hammered Del Monte's 2015 profit, but net sales were up despite an "extraordinary" industry oversupply of bananas.
February 23 , 2016
U.K.: Tesco organic fruit sales go bananas
British retailer Tesco is seeing the highest demand for organic fruit in a decade, with shoppers responding well to its initiatives to promote the category.
February 23 , 2016
Stonefruit and kiwifruit led EU import growth rates in 2015
Several fruit categories showed strong import rises in the EU last year, while arrivals dropped sharply for pineapples and pome fruit.
February 23 , 2016
Netherlands: Limgroup spearheads new asparagus varieties worldwide
Adapting asparagus to both cool and warm climates has been the focus of Limgroup's increasingly global strategy.
February 23 , 2016
U.S.: Private trees, poor larvae handling linked to Texas fruit fly outbreak
A Texan citrus representative says little has been done south of the border to prevent fruit fly incursions.
February 23 , 2016
Could whitefly-resistant wild tomatoes secure future production?
A recent British study into wild genes and whiteflies could have major implications for the global tomato industry.
February 23 , 2016
U.S.: FNV brand aims to go national in mid-2016
The team behind an overarching fruit and veggie brand believe a national campaign could generate nine million new consumers.
February 23 , 2016
Lower prices for Greek kiwifruit due to smaller sizing, oversupply
Sales of Greek kiwifruit are gathering pace as the export season heads into its most important phase.
February 22 , 2016
U.S. convenience chain Kwik Trip garners acclaim for healthy options
"Just a few years ago it was unusual to see fresh fruit in many convenience stores, but today Kwik Trip sells 400 pounds of bananas per store per day," says a PHA rep.
February 22 , 2016
U.S. northeast sees imports of watermelon swell, grapes plummet
The warmer winter seen in northeastern U.S. has significantly impacted demand, but for some fruits supply has been a problem.
February 22 , 2016
