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Australian cherry exports jump by a third
Australia's cherry industry body says better airfreight protocols are needed, amid expectations for a doubling of exports over the next 'five to seven years'.
April 10 , 2015
China: Blueberry company becomes first to hit stock market
Following a very positive first five years of operation, Richland Agriculture Corp has big plans for the future.
April 10 , 2015
U.S. judge grants emergency deposition request in Chiquita litigation
Despite Chiquita's objection, a U.S. judge believes the deposition of three jailed Colombian ex-paramilitaries should take place 'immediately'.
April 10 , 2015
Chile: Copiapó grape farm damages estimated at US$50M
More than 900 hectares of vineyards and 1,000 hectares worth of olive and vegetable plantations have been damaged by floods in Chile.
April 09 , 2015
Australia: Second Queensland farm hit with TR4 disease
Panama Disease Tropical Race IV has been found on a farm in Mareeba in North Queensland, far from the site of the initial outbreak.
April 09 , 2015
Chile: Fruit fly found in Valparaiso region
Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been caught in traps in Chile's Los Andes province.
April 09 , 2015
Mexico: Farmworkers were 'forced' to strike, claims BerryMex
Heated farmworker protests in Baja California last month may have crippled agriculture in peak season, but a major Driscoll's supplier alleges many were 'threatened' not to return to the fields.
April 09 , 2015
China: Dairy Farm acquires stake in Yonghui Superstores
A deal worth around US$915 million between Dairy Farm and a large Chinese supermarket chain has just been completed.
April 09 , 2015
Mauritius issues first ever phyto clearance for Indian fruit
Kaushal Khakhar says restoring faith in Indian mangoes around the world is a 'matter of pride'.
April 09 , 2015
U.S.: New Giumarra grape packs to combine fair trade, eat brighter!
Giumarra Nogales has announced it will be including both Fair Trade USA certification and 'Sesame Street eat brighter!' characters on its packaging this spring grape season.
April 09 , 2015
