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Capespan Group launches soft citrus brand
The company sees "significant opportunities" in Asia, where it says consumers rely heavily on trusted brands.
July 16 , 2018
NZ: Government could be liable for NZ$800M in damages in Kiwifruit Claim
The Kiwifruit Claim growers had sought NZ$376 million for negligence in allowing the entry of Psa, but acting Prime Minister Winston Peters estimates the government could be liable for more than double that.
July 13 , 2018
U.S. farmers launch "real organic" pilot project
The upcoming launch of the Real Organic Project “add-on” label follows the NOSB's controversial decision last year to not ban hydroponic and aquaponic crops from organic certification.
July 13 , 2018
Peruvian avocado season running late with exports up by a quarter
The head of ProHass noted exporters have received excellent returns in the Chilean market this year, while a West Pak representative says U.S. interest is growing in Peruvian avocado programs.
July 13 , 2018
Spain: Valencian citrus, persimmons hit by another hailstorm
Some 2,800 hectares of citrus production was hit by hailstorms earlier this week, just days after a similar adverse weather event in the region.
July 13 , 2018
PMA and United Fresh launch Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices
Work on developing the Ethical Charter began in late 2015 following a damning investigation into worker abuse on Mexican farms published by the LA Times the previous year.
July 12 , 2018
EC delays decision on Total Produce-Dole deal
The EU competition watchdog says it will make its ruling at the end of July after the Ireland-based produce company made numerous concessions.
July 12 , 2018
Colombian avocado importer commission to be created in U.S. as exports grow
While there are only two Colombian farms authorities to export to the U.S., a further 133 are in different stages of the Work Plan agreed with U.S. authorities.
July 12 , 2018
AgroFresh eyes global RipeLock expansion through Del Monte alliance
AgroFresh says it has shipped its MAP bags to Del Monte's banana production regions, and the distributor has already tested out the freshness solution with some of its customers.
July 12 , 2018
China "shocked" by U.S. actions in trade dispute
The list of some 6,000 products the U.S. said it would target include Chinese produce items such as garlic, nuts, pears, apples and onions.
July 11 , 2018
