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Fuel price drop sparks reefer 'renaissance', says Cool Carriers
Baltic Reefers could not have chosen a more apt time to buy NYK Cool, which under a new name is steaming ahead with new produce trade contracts.
January 12 , 2015
Chile: San Antonio port strike lifted
Fetraportces workers were threatening to block fruit-shipping terminals, but their strike action has finished after reaching a deal with Puerto Central.
January 09 , 2015
U.S.: The Fresh Market signs up to Fair Food label initiative
A North Carolina store has partnered with the CIW to source Florida tomatoes from the Fair Food program.
January 09 , 2015
U.S.: FirstFruits Marketing pledges support for youth-driven NGOs
The growers of Opal apples are doubling their contribution to youth-backed social causes in 2015.
January 09 , 2015
Decofrut forecasts Chilean pear export uptick in 2015
A Chilean market intelligence consultancy expects the country's pear shipments to return to 2013 levels this year.
January 09 , 2015
Setting fresh standards for good labor practices in Mexican farming
Mario Robles reveals some of the possible intentions of Mexico's Fresh Produce Social Responsibility Alliance in addressing child labor and company store practices.
January 09 , 2015
U.S.: HAB forecasts new record for Super Bowl avocado consumption
American football fans are set to tackle 240 million avocados head on the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
January 09 , 2015
Europe to hold vote on Indian mango ban
A Defra spokesperson has confirmed the European Commission will vote soon on whether to lift a ban on Indian mangoes.
January 08 , 2015
Chile: Strike lingers in San Antonio Port
Strikes have not yet hit Chile's fruit exports, but dockworkers threaten to spread their actions to terminals responsible for perishables.
January 08 , 2015
Australian table grape industry calls for quick resolution to Vietnam fruit blockade
The Vietnamese market closure has caused particular complications for Australian black seedless grape exporters.
January 08 , 2015
