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New South African apple discovery set to make big bucks
"Deep in its soul a Gala is an unstable varietal," says a Tru-Cape grower, who has used this fact to his benefit.
August 26 , 2015
Australia: Food safety scandal hits Patties Foods results
Alleged links to Hepatitis A in its frozen berries contributed to an 87% fall in net profit for Patties Foods in 2014-15.
August 26 , 2015
Costa Rican pineapple exports to U.S. down 19% in H1
Costa Rica's overall pineapple shipments suffered in the first half of this year, with prices higher in Europe than the U.S. in recent months.
August 26 , 2015
U.S.: Monsanto raises Syngenta buyout offer by US$2B
Monsanto is pulling out all stops to try and create the world's largest seed and agricultural chemical company through a high profile acquisition.
August 26 , 2015
Peru: Lower volumes hit Camposol's Q2 results
Two major crops were largely responsible for Camposol's lower volumes during the quarter, in a period that saw the average costs of goods rise by more than 50%.
August 25 , 2015
Inside Sao Paulo's largest wholesale produce market
One of the world's largest produce markets leaves little to be desired in terms of sheer variety, but it is facing some major challenges that mean a large amount of fruit is going in the trash.
August 25 , 2015
South African citrus industry lifted by EU audit
South Africa's citrus grower body says a positive EU report into CBS risk management systems means more 'stable and predictable' trade is likely to follow.
August 25 , 2015
U.S. apple industry expects production below USDA forecast
Weather-related issues have led the U.S. Apple Association to expect less fruit than official forecasts, but the crop is still looking healthy.
August 25 , 2015
Sao Paulo's CEAGESP market up close
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August 25 , 2015
Germany: Rewe Group invests €1M+ in sustainable banana production
German retailer Rewe has pledged funding for environmental and social projects around Costa Rican and Panamanian banana farms.
August 25 , 2015
