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U.S.: Port of Oakland hit by fresh work stoppage accusation
The new contract between the West Coast port employer and worker union may have just been ratified, but the new dispatch process reportedly encountered trouble on Sunday.
June 02 , 2015
Zespri to push SunGold sales in North America
Zespri North America says it will be 'ramping up a multi-media campaign' in various markets starting in June.
June 02 , 2015
U.S. Northwest pear crop to drop for second consecutive year
The Pear Bureau Northwest says this autumn's production will be 2% down on last year but still above the five-year average.
June 02 , 2015
Opinion: Waging war on 'healthier' foods
Lisa Cork says it's interesting to see just how much sugar is prevalent in the average 'healthy' Western diet.
June 01 , 2015
Moldovan fruit farmers get US$12M boost from World Bank
Smallholder grape, apple and plum farmers in Moldova will benefit from grants that should compensate for half of last summer's lost profits.
June 01 , 2015
U.S.: Chiquita to keep ripening facilities at Gulfport "for now"
The Port of New Orleans has confirmed Chiquita has put plans to move a small part of its operation there on hold.
June 01 , 2015
Medfly detected in more Russia-bound Egyptian oranges
Just several days after Russia found Medfly in an orange shipment, another infected batch has been blocked.
June 01 , 2015
Italy: 'Viviana' table grape brand launched to counter downturn
A new brand encompassing more than 350 Italian table grape growers will revolve around 'product culture, inclusiveness and enhancement'.
June 01 , 2015
European Parliament backs plans to merge school fruit & milk schemes
An MEP says new rules aim to ensure that more is done in EU schools to provide better education on healthy eating.
May 29 , 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture
The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.
May 29 , 2015
