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Turkey: Alanar to enter partnership with Tekfen

One of Turkey's leading cherry and fig grower-exporters is hoping to double production through the deal.
January 22 , 2018

Opinion: Cool heads are needed as South African drought panic sets in

Janse Rabie says that amidst a province in crisis, Agri SA finds a surprising ally.
January 22 , 2018

Greenpeace urges supermarkets to follow Iceland's lead to go plastic-free

That's Iceland the retailer, not the country.
January 22 , 2018

Intense and difficult season for NZ cherries

Hot weather has meant growers are probably three weeks ahead of expectations, according to Summerfruit NZ CEO Marie Dawkins.
January 22 , 2018

Peruvian blueberry exports set to rise by at least a third in 2018

Less than half of Peruvian blueberries have been sent to the U.S. this season, but that volume has been redistributed to China.
January 22 , 2018

South Africa: Hortgro 'concerned by irresponsible statements' about agriculture

Hortgro's Jacques Du Preez says impact of the drought is not only financial but also psychological, making the unfounded comments made in the media irresponsible.
January 22 , 2018

Portuguese and Spanish police seize cocaine in fresh pineapples

The seizure and arrests stem from an ongoing investigation that started in April last year.
January 19 , 2018

Mexico: SAGARPA to start frost damage surveys in Puebla

The state is known for its exports of such crops as zucchini, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and cilantro.
January 19 , 2018

South Africa: Cape Town implements emergency water measures

The city's council says 'Day Zero' is now "very likely" to happen on April 21.
January 19 , 2018

U.K.: Waitrose to cut black plastic trays from fresh produce aisle

The British supermarket plans to remove the trays in meat, fish and fruit and vegetable ranges by the end of 2018.
January 19 , 2018

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