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China developing an 'affinity' for U.S. cranberries

China-bound exports of U.S. cranberries are up 104% this year, with a big future on the cards.
November 07 , 2014

Russia blocks Polish apple shipment via Kazakhstan

Russian authorities continue to clamp down on a gray market that has emerged for EU-grown produce.
November 07 , 2014

Diet found to affect pesticide resistence in honey bees

For the first time a strong link between pesticide exposure and diet has been demonstrated at the molecular level in honey bees.
November 07 , 2014

Chiquita expects successful sale to Cutrale-Safra very soon

Chiquita chief executive officer Ed Lonergan says he is proud of the company's third quarter results amid a period of merger and acquisition distractions.
November 06 , 2014

Californian court makes landmark order against UFW, ALRB

Gerawan Farming has achieved a breakthrough in its struggle against the forced unionization of farmworkers.
November 06 , 2014

U.S.: Marketing Washington State's "monster" apple crop

We take an in-depth look at how some major Washington apple producers are marketing their huge crops this season, as well as other key issues like storage space and labor availability.
November 06 , 2014

Italy to showcase Abate Fetel pears at New York foodie institution

Spots have filled up quickly for an event to promote a unique Italian pear at Eataly in New York.
November 06 , 2014

Polish unrest continues over Russian ban

Polish farmers protested in Warsaw this week, but an industry consultant has urged them not to panic.
November 06 , 2014

Lidl Finland obtains marketing prestige for fruit & veg initiative

A campaign that saw fresh produce sales rise by almost half has brought marketing awards for Lidl Finland.
November 06 , 2014

BanaBay expects "superstar" U.S. banana sales in Q1

BanaBay's North American president of North American operations says doing business as usual is a "death sentence".
November 06 , 2014

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