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Cocaine worth US$1M found in banana boxes at three Safeway stores
Safeway workers discovered the drugs weighing almost 50 pounds earlier this month at stores in Washington state.
August 29 , 2019
Dole drives H1 revenue rise for Total Produce
Overall Total Produce said performance had been "good, with the benefit of Dole partially offset by weakness in some European markets.
August 29 , 2019
U.K.: Organic body warns government over GM implications on ag
Roger Kerr, chief executive at Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), said GM could make U.K. farm businesses less profitable, despite the perceived advantages.
August 29 , 2019
China's extra 10% tariff on U.S. ag imports to kick in on Sunday
The move will mean cherries and apples will face 60% duties going into China. Lemons and oranges will face 61%, while mandarins and grapefruit will face 62%.
August 29 , 2019
U.S.: Limoneira downgrades earnings forecast following "overabundance" of large lemons
Excessive winter rains in Southern California created an oversupply of large fresh lemons in the citrus industry, it said. This resulted in an "industry-wide decrease of lemon carton pricing and volume".
August 29 , 2019
New method developed for organic fraud detection
The method provides a deeper, more accurate portrayal of whether produce is indeed organic, according to the Danish researchers.
August 29 , 2019
Peru chosen as 'Partner Country' of Asia Fruit Logistica 2019
PRESS RELEASE Peru has been chosen by Asia’s leading international trade fair for fresh produce, Asia Fruit Logistica, as its ‘Partner Country’. The event is taking place for the twelfth time on 4-6 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong and this is the first time it will be showcasing a specific market in recognition of […]
August 28 , 2019
U.S.: Kroger to build one of first automated warehouses in Dallas
Kroger says it plans for the facility to help solve some of the food desert issues in southern Dallas and create jobs for area residents.
August 28 , 2019
Australian grape exports surpass half billion dollar mark for first time
The Australian Table Grapes Association explained that growth in Japan's market has especially been incredible: “We are now the biggest Southern Hemisphere supplier to that country.”
August 28 , 2019
Greenyard sees profit recovery, expects positive H1
Greenyard says it expects the first half-year EBITDA to land in the range of EUR 43m-45m. This is a sharp recovery versus the previous half-year, which finished at almost half of this figure.
August 28 , 2019



