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Hortifrut gains McDonald’s blueberry deal
Chile-based company Hortifrut has reached a deal to supply blueberries to 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants in North America through Naturipe Farms. A Hortifrut release said the deal was made possible through its innovative ‘Ready to Eat’ technology, which allows it to supply fresh blueberries to food service chains. The release highlighted the sector represents half of […]
May 15 , 2012
Strikes paralyze Argentine fruit province Tucumán
Argentine lemon workers look set to continue industrial action after rejecting a wage rise offer.
May 14 , 2012
Direct exports raising Chilean blueberry grower returns, says Bluewave
Bluewave's Juan Pablo Hube talks direct bulk blueberry shipping and its impacts on grower profitability.
May 14 , 2012
Italian overhang unlikely to impact kiwifruit sales, says Zespri Europe
Zespri Europe GM Bert Barmans is upbeat for New Zealand's kiwifruit prospects in Europe this year.
May 14 , 2012
Pakistan's mango crop to suffer in wake of long winter
Tariq Khan explains the infrastructure and export obstacles facing Pakistani mango growers.
May 14 , 2012
Philippines losing US$16M in bananas from Chinese reef dispute
Around US$16 million worth of Philippine bananas are rotting in Chinese ports.
May 14 , 2012
South Australia to set up citrus growers' association
A new citrus growers' trade organization has been announced in South Australia.
May 11 , 2012
NZ: red zone declared in Auckland suburb
Authorities in New Zealand have taken a hardline approach in the fight against Queensland fruit fly.
May 11 , 2012
Mexican fruit exports to Canada post sharp rise
Mexican avocados and berries have proved a hit with Canadian consumers, contributing to a fruit export jump.
May 11 , 2012
SA pear exports to U.S. at risk over high rejection rate
South African pear exports to the U.S. have been delayed due to grading approval failures.
May 11 , 2012
