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Indian mango season picks up speed after slow start
Bee Kay Exports shipped more mangoes to the U.S. than the U.K. for the first time ever last year.
May 08 , 2018
China intercepts U.S. apples
The development comes just a few days after it was reported that China was ramping up checks on all U.S. fruit imports, amid high trade tensions between the two countries.
May 08 , 2018
NZ kiwifruit industry hit by labor shortage
A recent labor shortage declaration for the Bay of Plenty follows similar situations in other major agricultural regions of the country.
May 07 , 2018
U.S.: Del Monte invests in meal kit company Purple Carrot
The development comes just three months after Del Monte announced it was to acquire California-based Mann Packing.
May 07 , 2018
Dr. Rupy Aujla on a mission to improve health in UK
“I believe that what you choose to put on your plate is the most important health intervention you can make."
May 07 , 2018
Cool weather compressed Florida peach season
Al Finch of Florida Classic Growers expects the season to wrap up around mid-May.
May 07 , 2018
Greenyard's financial results fall short of expectations
"Nevertheless, our confidence in the future remains intact," said the CEO of the Belgium-headquartered produce multinational.
May 04 , 2018
China ramps up checks on U.S. fruit imports
Meanwhile, there was said to have been “significant disagreements over certain issues” in talks between officials from the two countries this week.
May 04 , 2018
U.S.: "Tremendous growth" seen in watermelon merchandising
The National Watermelon Promotion Board says that the initial domestic harvest and shipping is underway in Florida and Texas, amid expectations for an "excellent year".
May 04 , 2018
USDA seeks comments on proposed biotech food labeling rule
The USDA says the rule will provide "a uniform way to offer meaningful disclosure for consumers who want more information about their food."
May 04 , 2018
