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U.K. supermarket chain to buy banana facility

U.K. retailer Morrisons plans to buy a former Del Monte banana ripening facility in a bid to better control quality.
July 29 , 2013

Smart labeling seeks to streamline produce traceability

U.S. company Toolworx hopes to ease the transition to PTI-compliant labeling through smart printing technology.
July 29 , 2013

U.K.: Berry Gardens stakes record strawberry sales

A late start hasn't stopped the U.K.'s Berry Gardens from notching strong sales recently.
July 26 , 2013

Frosts provoke alert in Argentine lemon sector

Argentina's All Lemon anticipated a drop in week 31 volume for lemon exports following major frosts.
July 26 , 2013

Fruit fly hitting Pakistani mango export potential

U.K. authorities have refused entry to substantial volumes of Pakistani mangoes due to fruit fly infestations.
July 25 , 2013

India: U.S. apples struggle against a cheaper offer from Iran

Depreciation of the rupee and a cheap supply from Iran have made U.S. apples less appealing on the Indian market.
July 25 , 2013

South Africa on track to fulfill avocado expectations

South Africa's Derek Donkin describes a strong avocado campaign, fit to compete with Peru.
July 24 , 2013

Argentina: producers lament entrance of Ecuadorian bananas

Ecuadorian bananas may now enter Argentina's Tucuman province and local producers are not happy.
July 23 , 2013

Pakistan reaches mango deal with China

A recent protocol signing with China has been described as a breakthrough for Pakistan's mango exporters.
July 23 , 2013

U.S.: concern grows over fire blight treatment options

As an oxytetracycline restriction nears, U.S. organic apple and pear producers are growing nervous for an alternative.
July 23 , 2013

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