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Weather takes its toll on Argentine blueberry volume
Argentina's blueberry export volume was down 43% year-on-year in the season to week 40.
October 08 , 2015
South African rail initiative aims for more sustainable fruit transport
Fruit South Africa plans to have 10% of exports transported to ports by rail, cutting down on both costs and carbon emissions.
October 08 , 2015
U.S.: Death toll rises from salmonella cucumber outbreak
Four people have now died in as many U.S. states due to an outbreak of salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers.
October 08 , 2015
North American cranberry harvest underway for Ocean Spray
After recording a lifted output from its Chilean grower-owners a few months ago, Ocean Spray is expecting a "steady" North American cranberry harvest in 2015.
October 08 , 2015
Ecuadorian state entity sees surge in banana exports
Many smallholder banana farmers in Ecuador are turning to a government agency to ship their fruit.
October 08 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 40, 2015
An increase in supply led to a fall in Hass avocado prices in the U.S. during week 40.
October 07 , 2015
South Africa: Ceres accuses union of 'dragging heels' in bitter pay dispute
Ceres Fruit Growers claims intimidation tactics and 'militant' attitudes are preventing some people from returning to work.
October 07 , 2015
North American tomato industry sees 'dramatic change' in recent years
An agricultural economist says new industry players, production methods and growing areas have significantly transformed the collective U.S., Mexican and Canadian tomato sector.
October 07 , 2015
Whitefly outbreak among Spanish persimmons 'very disturbing'
A pest which had previously only affected Valencian citrus is now damaging another important crop in the region.
October 07 , 2015
NZ and Aussie groups laud TPP
Several Australasian food industry groups have praised the recent landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
October 07 , 2015
