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Naturipe celebrates social media "Braspberry" craze
The California-based berry company has announced a social media sweepstakes based on the term coined by Justin Timberlake, and will be donating funds to hurricane relief.
January 16 , 2018
U.S. lifts import ban on citrus from Moroccan region
The restrictions had been in place for a little more than a year as a result of detections of live Medfly at a U.S. port of entry.
January 16 , 2018
Australia: John Lloyd to step down from CEO role at Hort Innovation
"Everything we do in horticulture allows people to live happier, healthier, longer and more productive lives – this has been reflected in the tremendous growth of the sector over the past 10 years.," Lloyd said.
January 15 , 2018
OZblu, Migiva form blueberry JV for the Americas
One of the largest growers of blueberries in South Africa and Australia has teamed up with a Peruvian company to bring exclusive varieties to the Americas.
January 15 , 2018
Colombia: Cocaine seized in banana chips shipment intended for EU market
Almost half a ton of the illicit substance was intercepted by police in Cartagena.
January 15 , 2018
New leader for Chilean Hass Avocado Committee
Former general manager Juan Enrique Lazo took on a new role with UPAC Trading in November.
January 15 , 2018
Challenges ahead for Polish blueberry growers
Polskie Jagody had a difficult season in 2017 from both a production and market perspective, but this makes the case even stronger for revitalizing efforts from the field through to the trade.
January 15 , 2018
Melons and mangoes led Brazilian fruit export growth in 2017
Last year's uptick makes ambitions to raise exports 50% over five years a conceivable goal for the world's third-largest fruit producer.
January 15 , 2018
China: Pagoda raises US$230M to enhance fruit supply chain capacity, online presence
The contribution comes after a year in which sales grew 40% to hit US$1.3 billion for the fresh produce specialty retailer.
January 15 , 2018
Cold weather for two-thirds of Mexico, sharp contrast for Michoacán
Cold Front 22 continues to affect large swathes of the country with frosts expected in some areas and roaring winds above 55mi/hr lashing the Tehuantepec Isthmus and Gulf.
January 12 , 2018
