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Total Produce buys majority stake in U.S. produce group
California-based Progressive Produce has joined the likes of Oppy, Eco Farms and Gambles Group under Total Produce's North American umbrella.
February 02 , 2016
Biopesticides: A US$1.6 billion sector on the move
When the Biopesticide Industry Alliance began it had just five members. Now that number has swelled to 91 with a mix of large chemical companies and smaller, rapidly-growing innovators.
February 02 , 2016
Bolivia to ramp up grape industry
The Bolivian grape industry aims to increase hectarage significantly, while the government has also placed a temporary ban on imports.
February 02 , 2016
New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation
A new product from Koppert Systems detects the early signs of aphid infestations, giving growers reliable information about the correct release strategy.
February 02 , 2016
Initiative aims to highlight the true cost of fresh produce
A German project with a range of backers aims to "create a more level playing field in the market where the producer will be rewarded with a better price and the polluter will pay".
February 02 , 2016
U.K: Morrisons slash price of fruit and vegetables in 'price crunch' campaign
Supermarket chain Morrisons is cutting the price of fresh produce across its U.K. stores with an average 19% drop on fruit and vegetable lines.
February 02 , 2016
Opinion: Explaining the highest table grape prices in four years
Agronometrics analyst Roberto Lagos looks at auspicious markets and troublesome weather for Chilean grape shippers.
February 02 , 2016
Aronia berries, from Bosnia to Berlin
With support from the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO), Tatarevich & Sons will be at Fruit Logistica looking for partners to buy its antioxidant-rich superfruit.
February 01 , 2016
A tale of two seasons for Latin American grapes in the U.S.
Chilean and Peruvian grape exports to the USA have been markedly in recent months.
February 01 , 2016
Opinion: Fresh produce as medicine
Some progressive healthcare providers in the U.S. are beginning to offer "produce prescriptions". Karen Caplan shares her thoughts.
February 01 , 2016
