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Shipments drop for world's largest apple exporter
Rapid geographical expansion for Polish apple exports this year could not offset a huge volume downturn brought by the Russian ban.
July 22 , 2015
U.S.: Turbana and Food City celebrate 'world's largest pineapple display'
A supermarket in Virginia recently played host to a display housing 18,000MT of Fyffes Gold pineapples.
July 22 , 2015
U.S.: A&P to sell 120 stores, files for bankruptcy protection
The parent company of retailer A&P will be closing some stores but expects the majority to run normally as it seeks out sales partners to pay down US$2.3 billion in debt.
July 21 , 2015
NZ: Seeka sells stake in Kiwi Produce Limited
Seeka's Michael Franks says the company will continue to review its asset holdings, particularly in terms of investments in subsidiaries and associates.
July 21 , 2015
Italian pear industry expects lower yields next season
Lower production of Italy's two leading pear varieties is expected to drag down volumes in 2015.
July 21 , 2015
Thailand: Natural Fruit v Andy Hall indictment decision adjourned for a month
Thailand's leaders have not succumbed to international pressure to drop the Natural Fruit v Andy Hall case, but an indictment decision has been postponed by the court.
July 21 , 2015
Could Iran nuclear deal bring greater stability to the Middle Eastern fruit market?
While more steps need to be taken before Western sanctions on Iran can be lifted, last week's agreement is good news for produce exporters to the region.
July 21 , 2015
"State of calamity" emergency declared in Italian olive oil heartland
Funding of €11 million has been offered to growers in Italy as they battle Xylella fastidiosa, the 'olive ebola' that is also a threat to other fruit crops in Europe.
July 21 , 2015
Chile: Grower body estimates 194ha of vineyards affected by snow
Growers in northern Chile have requested support from banks, following yet another weather-related disaster in the area.
July 20 , 2015
'Elegant and refined' table grape launch for Italian specialists
The Lavinia brand is set to export premium Pugliese grapes to create a "new gustative experience".
July 20 , 2015
