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U.S.: Avocados and fresh-cut drive strong Q3 for Fresh Del Monte

Fresh Del Monte managed to achieve a 43% rise in its net income this quarter, despite a less profitable banana segment.
October 27 , 2015

New brand touts "biggest greenhouse program in North America"

As SunSelect and Divemex expand production, they've teamed up with Oppy to launch the new brand 'Outrageously Fresh'.
October 27 , 2015

China to boost veg exports to Russia

Tariff barriers and anti-dumping duties are reportedly behind the Chinese vegetable sector's decision to focus more on its neighbor to the north.
October 27 , 2015

"Seeing is believing" for GM Arctic Apple

OSF demonstrated a major benefit its non-browning apple can provide to smoothie-lovers at the PMA Fresh Summit.
October 27 , 2015

Continuous supply key for brand relevance, says Sun World

A Sun World executive says the company has been working to fill 'a number of gaps' in South American table grape and stonefruit volumes.
October 27 , 2015

Mexican lime grower expects late year shortage

A Mexican lime grower expects the usual scarcity that hits the industry in March will not be the case in 2016, but traders will have to deal with less fruit in November and December.
October 27 , 2015

Chilean avocados to reach Chinese shores this week

With imports to possibly triple this year, Lantao is promoting new ways to use avocados in everyday Chinese cuisine.
October 27 , 2015

Turbana communication refresh 'embodies company's evolution'

A U.S. banana importer says its new slogan shows the positive impacts on communities where fruit is produced.
October 27 , 2015

Mexico, after the storm

During PMA Fresh Summit, Mexican growers discussed their operations' experiences with Hurricane Patricia, ranging from 'miracles' to crop damages and shipment delays.
October 26 , 2015

Argentina: Exports up a quarter for All Lemon in challenging season

The weather have may thrown up a few difficulties for Argentina's lemon exporters, but the campaign was boosted by greater price stability than in 2014.
October 26 , 2015