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Del Monte loses in Kenyan land lease suit

A court in Murang’a County has reportedly dismissed an application by the multinational to be enjoined in a case seeking to stop the renewal of its land lease
April 17 , 2019

NZKGI hails success of labor shortage declaration as harvests enter peak

Around 250 people have successfully applied to vary the conditions of their visitor visas following the declaration of a labor shortage in the Bay of Plenty earlier this month.
April 16 , 2019

Retailers encouraged to “get with the program” as Zespri's season begins

PRESS RELEASE ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Zespri is launching the season with new packaging and a national consumer campaign reaching more consumers than ever with their “Let Your Taste Wander” campaign with several in-store elements to help drive traffic at retail. Additionally, Zespri’s retail trade campaign, “Get with the Program” encourages retailers to meet with […]
April 16 , 2019

EU to consider activating South African citrus safeguard clause amid Spanish crisis

During a recent meeting with Valencia's MEP, the European Commission's Director of Trade Defense also reportedly said that he would like to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Spanish citrus sector.
April 16 , 2019

Clementines in Charts: It's almost ClemenTime for Chile

A glance at historical price trends shows we could very well expect prices to start off around-or-above US$2.50 per kilo sometime over the next two weeks and stay in that neighborhood until mid-June.
April 16 , 2019

BayWa, RWA announce robotics challenge to promote innovative agriculture solutions

The groundbreaking competition, sponsored by BayWa AG and RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, will focus on how these technologies might be implemented to advance autonomous weed control as well as fruit and vegetable harvesting.
April 15 , 2019

U.S.: Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon sickens 93 across nine states

The recall applies to 16 states and includes fresh cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew sold in plastic clamshell packaging at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target and Whole Foods. 
April 15 , 2019

DMA Solutions brings Aggies For Fresh students to Viva Fresh Expo

PRESS RELEASE DALLAS, TX – For the fifth year, DMA Solutions is proud to send top performing students from Texas A&M University to the Viva Fresh Produce Expo in San Antonio, Texas as a part of the Aggies for Fresh scholarship. With the support of The Almy Family Foundation, students who have demonstrated a strong […]
April 15 , 2019

LPS '19 preview: Italy’s Alegra aims to cement UK position as deciduous fruit supplier

The marketer is eager to emphasise its offer of large, reliable volumes with standardised quality across kiwifruit, pears and stonefruit.
April 15 , 2019

U.S.: 'Apples are often on the tariff carousel', says Washington Apple Commission

The threat by the U.S.'s northern neighbor means that four of the six top apple export markets of Washington State - where around 80% of U.S. apples are produced - have either threatened or implemented new tariffs on U.S. apples over the last year.
April 15 , 2019

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