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U.S.: WP Rawl to almost double leafy greens processing capacity

WP Rawl's new South Carolina production lines involve the latest technology and a two-step wash process.
January 20 , 2015

U.K. reacts to EU's lifting of Indian mango ban

"It vindicates our opinion that the ban should never have been put in place," says Monica Bhandari.
January 20 , 2015

Indian mango ban lifted by European Union

European plant health experts are content with India's assurances that mango exports to the EU will be free of quarantine pests.
January 20 , 2015

Indian mango traders hold breath for outcome of EU ban vote

"Everything points towards the easing of restrictions," one source told www.freshfruitportal.com.
January 20 , 2015

Mexican berry growers prepare first China-bound shipments

With Mexico's first berry shipments to China just a few days away, one industry body is predicting large returns.
January 20 , 2015

Australia: Vietnam 'won't hang around for 12 months', says Costa Group

A major Australian exporter believes Vietnam will look to Chile and Peru if the trade ban is not resolved soon.
January 20 , 2015

Korean retailers cotton on to avocado ripening, says NZ industry rep

Avanza director John Carroll gives the wrap on strong performances for avocados in a range of markets this season.
January 20 , 2015

Opinion: "Latin Americanizing" the banana industry

Banana Link's Alistair Smith urges Cutrale-Safra to focus on corporate social responsibility as the new owners of Chiquita.
January 20 , 2015

Opinion: Improving Mexican farmworker lives a shared responsibility

Fair Trade USA's Hannah Freeman provides an in-depth look at the good, the bad and the ugly on Mexican farms.
January 19 , 2015

U.S. court upholds ruling on two USDA grape patents

A California judge has ruled the USDA maintains rights to grape varieties Scarlet Royal and Autumn King.
January 19 , 2015

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