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Cost structure gives Indian grapes an edge in Europe, says Chilean shipper

A Chilean exporter expects profitability will be under strain in the U.K. in the face of greater competition from India.
December 18 , 2015

Finnwatch alleges migrant pay abuse from Thai mango supplier

The retailer at the center of a Finnwatch investigation into alleged abuses at a Thai mango factory claims it only purchased the company's products as a "one-off".
December 17 , 2015

Brazil opens doors to Peruvian mandarins, tangelos

Many Peruvian citrus shippers now have access to an additional 200 million potential consumers.
December 17 , 2015

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

U.S.: Port of Wilmington receives first Chilean fruit vessel of season

More than 600,000 boxes of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit arrived earlier this week at a major Delaware port.
December 17 , 2015

Joyvio-Golden Wing Mau merger technicalities revealed to HK Stock Exchange

A recently announced merger to form China's biggest fruit company will lead to changes at Legend Holdings, parent company of computer firm Lenovo.
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

NZ horticultural exports to rise 16% in 2015-16

The kiwifruit industry's recovery and rising pome fruit production are two key aspects behind expected export revenues of NZ$4.8 billion.
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

NZ: Freshmax launches new early cherry variety

A Freshmax spokesperson gives details about a new cherry destined for select Asian markets.
December 16 , 2015

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