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California: UFW hits back at 'anti-labor' Center for Worker Freedom
The United Farmworkers Union has accused the Center for Worker Freedom of "cynical outreach to Latinos", backed by the "architect" of last fall's Federal Government shutdown.
August 27 , 2014
Argentina gears up for first blueberry shipments in September
With Argentina's blueberry season imminent, production volume looks like it could break a two-year trend.
August 27 , 2014
France: kiwifruit producer looks forward to 'active markets' in coming season
Prim'land is expecting a great season for its kiwifruit but says the apple situation is 'quite complicated'.
August 27 , 2014
U.K. youngster grows watermelons for Tesco
A British teenager has overcome perceptions about growing conditions to supply watermelons to retailer Tesco.
August 27 , 2014
U.K.: Morrisons reveals £19M plan to boost produce shelf life
For every hour un-chilled, a produce item can lose eight hours of life in the home, according to Morrisons.
August 27 , 2014
Canada: Sunset Produce doubles Coldwater Farms greenhouse capacity
An expanded greenhouse with a diffused glass ceiling will support increased tomato production for Sunset Produce.
August 26 , 2014
Sweden: NYKCool to change name under new ownership
A Russian reefer company has bought Swedish shipping line NYK Cool, which will now operate under a new name.
August 26 , 2014
U.S. plum producer says 'consumers are in for a treat'
Grant J. Hunt Company is expecting 'one of the cleanest' Empress plum crops ever as production increases.
August 26 , 2014
U.S.: Florida grower sees substantial growth in green-skinned avocado sales
A Florida producer says green-skinned avocados' 'good flavor profile' is one reason for growing demand.
August 26 , 2014
Egyptian produce company expects minimal U.S.-bound citrus exports
An Egyptian produce company says citrus exports to the U.S. should be small for now due to Russian opportunities.
August 26 , 2014
