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U.K.: Giant tomato competition calls in DNA experts to deter cheats
The director of a London flower show says while giant fruit growing is great fun, it also has 'a serious side'.
September 10 , 2015
Australia: Aldi sees double-digit vegetable sales growth
Estimates suggest the German-headquartered retail chain has captured around 11% of Australia’s east coast supermarket business.
September 10 , 2015
Pipfruit NZ forecasts successive apple export records
With New Zealand's apple exports already having set a record this season, Pipfruit NZ says 'significant and sustainable' growth can be expected in the future.
September 10 , 2015
U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3
As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.
September 09 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 36, 2015
A large supply of Peruivan and Kenyan avocados in the European market pushed prices down in week 36.
September 09 , 2015
British berries enjoy juiciest season yet
The U.K.'s strawberry industry continues to set new sales records, while the raspberry sector has seen a 50% rise in production since 2010.
September 09 , 2015
APM Terminals expands portfolio with major acquisition
ATP has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in a company that has terminals in Turkey, Mexico, Spain and the Canary Islands.
September 09 , 2015
Israel lifts vegetable import tariffs due to supply shortage
With Israel gearing up for the High Holiday season, the country's Minister of Agriculture is taking action to reduce tomato and cucumber prices.
September 09 , 2015
Mexico: Apple industry head warns of U.S. imports amid record forecasts
Mexico is expecting a record apple production this year of 18 million boxes, and an industry head is concerned local prices could hit 2013 levels.
September 09 , 2015
U.S.: Google to test fresh food delivery service
Google Express will start to compete against AmazonFresh later this year with a delivery service trial due to take place in two U.S. cities.
September 09 , 2015
