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Indonesia: Fresh Grow to launch 'King Tomato' range after positive trial

Fresh Grow says 'lower-cost and unmatched quality beat-out less fresh, higher-costing imports.'
March 27 , 2015

South Africa: Eastern Cape citrus sector receives funding to boost exports

Some US$1.8 million of funding will reportedly help an area of the Eastern Cape reach the EU market.
March 27 , 2015

U.S.: Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers expect NZ Honeycrisps in May

A large Washington State apple supplier says the specific New Zealand region where Honeycrisp apples are grown brings on an 'amazing color.'
March 27 , 2015

Indian vineyard offers lifeline to local farmers hit by hail

An Indian wine producer is using the recent severe hail storms as an opportunity not only to boost its economy port production but also to help table grape growers facing major financial losses.
March 27 , 2015

NZ: Scales Corp profits pip IPO forecast for 2014

The parent company of Mr Apple has exceeded expectations in its first annual result announcement to the NZX.
March 26 , 2015

Storms damage northern Chilean grapevines, infrastructure

The Copiapó Valley has been one of the worst hit agricultural zones from recent storms in northern Chile.
March 26 , 2015

U.S.: Boycott threatens Driscoll's supplier

"It’s so hard to bring in workers from abroad, and what happens when they do it legally? They get punished." One industry insider says this is the true story behind a farm labor battle raging in Washington State.
March 26 , 2015

Costa Rica: CANAPEP says eco-group "overstated" water pollution problems

A Costa Rican NGO has petitioned the IAHCR to help halt pineapple expansion in the Caribbean country.
March 26 , 2015

New Indian banana brands slip into Gulf markets

Pick N Serve managing director Subrata Mondal believes he can get an edge over Ecuadorian and Philippine banana suppliers to the Gulf region.
March 26 , 2015

Mexican resolution puts an end to avocado export services monopoly

Mexican avocado packers no longer need to be members of APEAM to export to the U.S.
March 26 , 2015