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U.S.: Cloud cover shields San Joaquin citrus growers from cold snap damage
California Citrus Mutual says recent cold temperatures were "not bad" for growers in the San Joaquin Valley.
December 17 , 2015
Fruit Logistica announces innovation award 2016 nominees
Companies from eight countries will have their products on show in Berlin in search of the coveted Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2016.
December 17 , 2015
U.S.: Cornell zooms in on fruit cuticles as key to freshness
U.S. scientists are taking the closest look yet into plant cuticles in a bid to extend fruit ripeness.
December 17 , 2015
May the force of fruit be with you
Soon, in a supermarket not so far away, Star Wars branded fruit sales they shall make.
December 16 , 2015
Australian competition watchdog takes Woolworths to court
The ACCC has alleged retailer Woolworths engaged in "unconscionable conduct" with its suppliers.
December 14 , 2015
Egypt holds talks with China over grape and strawberry access
Egyptian and Chinese officials have agreed to meet again to discuss SPS arrangements for future fruit trade.
December 14 , 2015
Chile closes in on workable Indian access for blueberries, avocados
Chile's agricultural attaché for India says while there is already market access for walnuts, blueberries and avocados, the current protocols are unfavorable for trade.
December 11 , 2015
Chile kicks off table grape export season
Some 260 metric tons of table grapes were shipped from Chile to the U.S. in the first week of December.
December 11 , 2015
China: Yonghui Superstores JV targets persimmon industry
A major Chinese retailer is the controlling shareholder in a project that includes the construction of a persimmon processing plant.
December 11 , 2015
India: Bananas battered by rain as flooding crisis deepens in Chennai
Banana farmers in the Chennai are struggling to get good prices for their fruit following a spate of heavy downpours.
December 07 , 2015
