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U.S.: Newark vertical farm to take 'precision and performance to another level'

AeroFarms says it is investing heavily in software for its vertical farms to 'scale-up and go worldwide'.
March 12 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 10, 2015

Some containers of Chilean blueberries arriving in the EU had gas regulation problems in week 10.
March 11 , 2015

Chilean growers call for "reciprocal" tariff action against Ecuador

Chile's Fedefruta has cried foul about Ecuador's food import tariff hike to 45%, which is due to be implemented today.
March 11 , 2015

Australia: Tasmanian irrigation projects strengthen Costa's berry business

Australia's largest privately-owned produce company expects to double its Tasmanian berry production.
March 11 , 2015

Pakistan kinnow campaign boosted by Russian market

Pakistan has been able to raise exports of Kinnow mandarins to markets ranging from Russia to Canada.
March 11 , 2015

Can Kenyan avocados outprice the competition in Hong Kong?

Terra Exports plans to raise its shipments of Kenyan avocados fifteenfold for the Hong Kong market this year.
March 11 , 2015

IG International eyes North American greenhouse acquisition

IG International is expanding its global reach with a long-term goal of bringing technical expertise and better varieties to India.
March 11 , 2015

Ecuador's fruit import tariffs to hit 45%

The world's biggest banana-exporting country is about to implement a massive tariff hike on food imports in a bid to even up its balance of payments.
March 10 , 2015

U.S.: Pink Lady to add several varieties to brand

Pink Lady-branded apples will be available earlier in the season following the inclusion of new varieties.
March 10 , 2015

Chinese customs links smuggling case to South American fruit

Chinese authorities have been tight-lipped amidst an investigation into fruit smuggling in Dalian, but one official has revealed a few more details about the case.
March 10 , 2015