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U.S.: Port of Oakland imports down 39% on 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez will today meet with both parties in the ongoing West Coast port conflict and 'urge them to resolve their dispute quickly.'
February 17 , 2015
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte back in the black
Higher selling prices and greater banana volumes helped a leading produce multinational shake off its 2013 loss to record a net income of US$142.4 million for 2014.
February 17 , 2015
China: Food smuggling case in national media spotlight
The floodgates have opened in China's crackdown on agricultural import smuggling and customs evasion, with local media reporting that 33 people have been arrested in a recent high-profile case.
February 17 , 2015
Mexico: Results "will take time" for new social responsibility alliance
AHIFORES spokesperson Mario Robles says discussions are already underway with government to implement improved company store services for workers.
February 17 , 2015
Indian mangoes officially back on the menu for EU consumers
One EU importer believes Indian mango sales may initially be affected by a damaged reputation.
February 17 , 2015
China: New e-commerce platform to shake up imported fruit business
A unique government-backed e-commerce platform is expected to usher in an era of cheap imported fruit.
February 17 , 2015
European kiwifruit campaign to finish on a high
Despite the Russian ban, Greece has relatively low kiwifruit stocks remaining.
February 17 , 2015
U.K.: Perceived health benefits driving red cabbage sales
Red cabbage's nutritional properties such as high vitamin A levels have led to one supplier seeing a 49% year-on-year rise in volumes.
February 17 , 2015
South Africa: Limpopo citrus producer eyes first trial U.S. shipment this year
A group in South Africa's Loskop Valley hopes to send a trial of 'top quality' citrus to the U.S. this season.
February 17 , 2015
Compagnie Fruitiere to expand organic production, open new hospital
From corporate social responsibility to ships that use less fuel, a French company is developing on several fronts of its €800 million produce business.
February 17 , 2015
