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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
Canada green lights Peruvian blueberry imports
Having gained access to Canada's US$186 million blueberry import market, Peru has listed a host of other countries it has set its sights on.
September 08 , 2015
Aussie blueberry marketing keeps prices steady amid rapid growth
The promotion practices of the Australian Blueberry Growers' Association (ABGA) serve as a positive example for smaller producing countries looking to boost their domestic markets.
September 08 , 2015
Peru steps up preventative measures for El Niño
The Peruvian government is to reallocate funds from regional departments to prepare for what looks set to be a significant El Niño event.
September 08 , 2015
Purple potatoes may help in fight against bowel cancer, study finds
Researchers claim the same colour compounds that give potatoes and other fruit and vegetables their vibrant colours may be effective in suppressing cancer growth.
September 08 , 2015
U.S.: Salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers leaves one dead
More than 285 have been sickened across 27 states, with a California company believed to have distributed the vegetables in question.
September 08 , 2015
