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Middle East turmoil impacts global banana pricing, says Chiquita

Chiquita Brands' Brian Kocher says turmoil in Syria, Egypt and Libya has contributed to lower banana pricing globally.
November 08 , 2013

Canada: British Columbia notches one of its biggest ever blueberry harvests

As their season winds up, British Columbia blueberry growers are optimistic about benefits from a Canada-EU trade deal.
November 08 , 2013

U.S.: California walnuts disappear by truckload in theft case

As prices soar, California walnuts have become a prized target for highly clever hijackers.
November 08 , 2013

South Florida inaugurates new distribution center

The South Florida Logistics Center will now provide better cold chain support and transport access.
November 07 , 2013

Inside Look at Let's Move Salad Bars 2 Schools

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November 07 , 2013

German retailer to raise fair trade banana money for Peruvian project

Kaufland will collect money from fair trade bananas sold next week for a project to improve Peruvian grower livelihoods.
November 07 , 2013

Ethylene-absorbing strip slows fruit aging process

An ethylene-absorbing strip developed in the U.K. could help exporters send fruit on longer trip overseas.
November 07 , 2013

October movement "impressive" for Pink Lady apples

Washington Pink Lady apples have been available this year during a time when they used to be absent from store shelves.
November 07 , 2013

Mission Produce to push avocado reach in China through partnership

Mission Produce has joined with China's Lantao to get second-tier city consumers eating more avocados.
November 07 , 2013

U.S.: an inside look at 'Let's Move Salad Bars 2 Schools'

We observe how a salad bar initiative is affecting kids' eating habits at a New Orleans school.
November 07 , 2013

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