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Portugal encourages investment from Chilean produce companies

On a recent visit, a Portuguese minister said Chilean fruit exporters might be able to use its 'EU gateway' Port of Sines.
March 06 , 2015

U.S.: Giumarra bullish for Carmen pear season

Giumarra Wenatchee has seen success so far in its second year selling Chilean-grown Carmen pears.
March 05 , 2015

NZ: Seeka profit hike a sign of Psa recovery

New Zealand's Seeka has managed to exceed expectations in a kiwifruit market where margins are tightening, and plans to increase post-harvest capacity and kiwiberry production.
March 02 , 2015

Russian market reopens for some Moldovan apple shippers

Russian authorities have approved several Moldovan firms for apple exports.
February 27 , 2015

U.S.: Overarching brand has "monumental" implications for produce industry

Tongue-in-cheek with celebrity backing, a new "superhero meets sports" brand for fruits and vegetables called FNV is poised to change the way the U.S. public interacts with produce.
February 26 , 2015

Australia: Cyclone Marcia hits "two years' income" for some growers

Some growers have been hit hard by Cyclone Marcia while timing has been very lucky for others.
February 24 , 2015

The Packaging Pitch: Nutrition frustration

Marketing expert Lisa Cork has a look at the legume-free Paleo diet.
February 13 , 2015

California: Port situation 'couldn't have happened at a worse time', says CCM

The California Citrus Mutual estimates exports this so far this season are 25% lower than planned.
February 10 , 2015

New U.S.-South Africa Avocado Committee seeks to overcome trade barriers

Amid soaring U.S. avocado demand, the first U.S.-South Africa agricultural committee has been set up.
February 09 , 2015

S.H.Pratt & Co Banana Ripening Facility

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February 09 , 2015

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